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An animal cell was grown in a culture medium containing $p^{32}$ nucleotides, the part from which DNA is built. Later examination of the cell showed the radioactivity to be concentrate in the:-

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Golgi body

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Rough ER

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Nucleus

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Smooth ER

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Solution

The correct option is C Nucleus
The radioactivity will be concentrated in the Nucleus because $p^{32}$ will bind with the DNA and DNA is present inside the nucleus.

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