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Oliga [24]
3 years ago
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What does "DNA" stand for? Why is genetic material named that?

Biology
1 answer:
Tresset [83]3 years ago
4 0

“DNA” stands for: Deoxyribonucleic Acid

The researchers used different radioactive elements to label the DNA and proteins in viruses. This allowed them to identify which molecule the viruses inserted into bacteria. DNA was the molecule they identified. This confirmed that DNA is the genetic material.

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