In Meselson and Stahl’s experiments, heavy DNA was distinguished from normal DNA by centrifugation in

^{14} N H_{4} C l

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^{15} N H_{4} C l

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C s O H

gradient

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C s C l

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The correct option is D $C s C l$ gradient
In Meselson and Stahl's experiments, heavy DNA was distinguished from normal DNA by centrifugation in $C s C l$ gradient. When DNA is mixed with caesium chloride it will settle down at based on the density of the DNA sample. Heavier DNA settles down while lighter ones remain above.

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