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Griffith's Discoveries in Bacterial Transformation and Pneumonia

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In his work with pneumonia-causing bacteria and mice, Griffith found that

a. the protein coat from pathogenic cells was able to transform nonpathogenic cells.

b. heat-killed pathogenic cells caused pneumonia.

c. some substance from pathogenic cells was transferred to nonpathogenic cells, making them pathogenic.

d. the polysaccharide coat of bacteria caused pneumonia.

e. bacteriophages injected DNA into bacteria.

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QUESTION:

In his work with pneumonia-causing bacteria and mice, Griffith found that

a. the protein coat from pathogenic cells was able to transform nonpathogenic cells.

b. heat-killed pathogenic cells caused pneumonia.

c. some substance from pathogenic cells was transferred to nonpathogenic cells, making them pathogenic.

d. the polysaccharide coat of bacteria caused pneumonia.

e. bacteriophages injected DNA into bacteria.

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In his work with pneumonia-causing bacteria and mice, Griffith found that

The options are given as,

a. The protein coat from pathogenic cells was able to transform nonpathogenic cells.

b. heat-killed pathogenic cells caused pneumonia.

c. Some substance from pathogenic cells was transferred to nonpathogenic cells, making them pathogenic.

d. the polysaccharide coat of bacteria caused pneumonia.

e. bacteriophages inject DNA into bacteria.

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Discover how the protein coat from pathogenic cells can transform nonpathogenic cells, the surprising role of heat-killed pathogenic cells in causing pneumonia, and the transfer of pathogenic traits from one cell to another. Join us on this journey of scientific exploration as we unravel the mysteries of bacterial transformation and more.


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