5. If dividing cells are grown in a culture medium containing radioactive thymidine, the thymidine will be covalently incorporated into the cell's DNA during replication. The radioactive DNA can be detected in the nuclei of individual cells by autoradiography (i.e.. by placing a photographic film over the cells, radioactive cells will activate the film and show up as black dots when looked at under a microscope). During whatphase of the cell cycle will the radioactive thymidine be incorporated? Why?

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5. If dividing cells are grown in a culture medium containing radioactive thymidine, the
thymidine will be covalently incorporated into the cell's DNA during replication. The
radioactive DNA can be detected in the nuclei of individual cells by autoradiography (i.e..
by placing a photographic film over the cells, radioactive cells will activate the film and
show up as black dots when looked at under a microscope).
During whatphase of the cell cycle will the radioactive thymidine be incorporated? Why?
Transcribed Image Text:5. If dividing cells are grown in a culture medium containing radioactive thymidine, the thymidine will be covalently incorporated into the cell's DNA during replication. The radioactive DNA can be detected in the nuclei of individual cells by autoradiography (i.e.. by placing a photographic film over the cells, radioactive cells will activate the film and show up as black dots when looked at under a microscope). During whatphase of the cell cycle will the radioactive thymidine be incorporated? Why?
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