A model of a gene, DNA, and a chromosome is shown here. A researcher tags the gene with a heavy radioactive isotope (P-32). Which statement predicts the outcome of the radiolabeling on the gene, DNA, and chromosome while differentiating between the three components of the model?

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Luciana

10 May, 06:03

A model of a gene, DNA, and a chromosome is shown here. A researcher tags the gene with a heavy radioactive isotope (P-32). Which statement predicts the outcome of the radiolabeling on the gene, DNA, and chromosome while differentiating between the three components of the model?

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Lorelei Rasmussen · Answer 1

The gene will be radiolabeled, but only a portion of the chromosome will display P-32 because genes are smaller than chromosomes

Explanation:

Genes are made of DNA, but there are many (numerous) genes found along chromosomes. Only a small portion of the chromosome will be radiolabeled.