The scientist who discovered that DNA is the genetic material in bacteriophages was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered that DNA is the genetic material in bacteriophages was:
A. Hershey and Chase
B. Watson and Crick
C. Avery, MacLeod, McCarty
D. Meselson and Stahl
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hershey and Chase (1952) used radioactive isotopes (³²P and ³⁵S) to show that DNA, not protein, enters bacteria during T2 phage infection and is the genetic material. Avery et al. earlier showed transforming principle was DNA. Watson and Crick determined structure, Meselson-Stahl replication mode.

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