An animal cell was grown in a culture medium containing P32 nucleotides, the parts from which DNA is built. Later examination of the cell showed the radioactivity to be concentrated in the

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An animal cell was grown in a culture medium containing P32 nucleotides, the parts from which DNA is built. Later examination of the cell showed the radioactivity to be concentrated in the (A) Golgi body (B) nucleus (C) rough ER (D) smooth ER

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DNA is a polymer of deoxyribonucleotide that is found in chromosomes, mitochondria, and chloroplast. It carries genetic information. DNA is composed of nucleotides so radiolabeled nucleotides are used for the synthesis of DNA during replication. But in plant cells, the DNA is present in the nucleus so when plant cells are examined these radioactive nucleotides are found inside the nucleus.

Q. An animal cell was grown in a culture medium containing P32 nucleotides, the parts from which DNA is built. Later examination of the cell showed the radioactivity to be concentrated in the

Golgi body

nucleus

rough ER

smooth ER

Q. An animal cell was grown in a culture medium containing $P^{32}$ nucleotides, the parts from which DNA is built. Later examination of the cell showed the radioactivity to be concentrated in the