Which of the Following was Demonstrated by Frederick Griffith

Question

Which of the following was demonstrated by Frederick Griffith?
A)Nuclein was the possible genetic material.
B)A genetic trait can be transferred from one organism to another.
C)Genes are linked.
D)Crossing over occurs between chromosomes.
E)Protein is a major component of nuclein.

Accepted Answer

Frederick Griffith demonstrated the transfer of a genetic trait (virulence) from one strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae to another, suggesting the existence of a genetic material.