After viruses infect cells, the empty virions stay attached to
the infected cells. Hershey and Chase used a blender to separate
empty virion particles from the cells. Why was this important? What
would have been the result if they hadn’t done this?
a. Many proteins are post-translationally modified with the
addition of a phosphate. Could this have affected Hershey and
Chase’s experiment? How
b. What other weakness may the Hershey Chase experiment
have?