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What type of genetic material was used in Beadle's notable experiment?

  • DNA

  • RNA

  • Bread mold Neurospora crassa

  • Fruit flies

Answer

In Beadle's pivotal experiment, the answer to which type of genetic material was utilized lies in the selection of the unassuming yet remarkable bread mold Neurospora crassa. This organism, characterized by its simplicity, allowed Beadle and his team to meticulously decipher the intricate relationship between genes and enzymes, forever shaping our understanding of genetics.
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