Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question 51

51. Select the correct match

[2018]

(a) Alec Jeffreys - Streptococcus pneumoniae

(b) Alfred Hershey and - TMV Martha Chase

(c) Francois Jacob and - Lac operon Jacques Monod

(d) Matthew Meselson - Pisum sativum and F. Stahl

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Answer : c

Hints & Solution

(c) Francois Jacob and Jacque Monod proposed the model of gene regulation known as operon model/lac operon. Alec Jeffreys gave DNA fingerprinting technique. Matthew Meselson and F. Stahl gave semi-conservative DNA replication in E.coli. Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase proved DNA as genetic material not protein.