In Griffith's Transformation Experiments,which of the Following Did Not Take

Question

In Griffith's transformation experiments,which of the following did not take place
A)Live,capsulated pneumococci killed mice
B)Live unencapsulated bacteria were able to retrieve the DNA from dead encapsulated bacteria and become virulent
C)DNA was transferred from capsulated to unencapsulated bacteria using a bacteriophage
D)Dead,capsulated pneumococci had no effect on mice

Accepted Answer

Griffith's transformation experiments did not involve the transfer of DNA using a bacteriophage. Instead, the experiments involved the transfer of DNA through a process that is now known as bacterial transformation. A bacteriophage was not involved in these experiments. The other options listed in the question (A, B, and D) all accurately describe events that occurred in Griffith's transformation experiments.