The Following Questions Refer to the Figure Above and to the Fred

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Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the figure above and to the Fred Griffith experiments involving Streptococcus pneumoniae.
-Which scientist(s) identified the transforming substance involved in changing rough (R) bacteria to smooth (S) ?

• A) Avery and McCarty
• B) Griffith
• C) Chargaff
• D) Hershey and Chase
• E) Pauling

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Definitions:

Poliomyelitis

An infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system, potentially leading to paralysis.

Sequela

A condition resulting as a direct consequence of a disease, differing from the initial condition, indicating long-term effects.

Limb Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in one or more limbs, rendering them unable to move or feel anything.

Pneumocystosis

A serious fungal infection caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii, primarily affecting the lungs, often seen in individuals with weakened immune systems.