If a virus with radioactive DNA infects a bacterium, which part will then be radioactive?

A) the viral protein coat
B) the bacterial protein coat
C) the bacterial RNA
D) the viral DNA inside the bacterium


Answer: D) the viral DNA inside the bacterium

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