Q103 / 120 · NEET 2011 (Mains) · Zoology

The unequivocal proof of DNA as the genetic material came from the studies on a

A
bacterium
B
fungus
C
viroid
Correct answer
D
bacterial virus

Solution

The unequivocal (leaving no doubt; unambiguous) proof that DNA is the genetic material came from the experiments of Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase. They worked with viruses that infect bacteria called bacteriophages.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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