In Griffith's Experiments, When Heat-Killed S Strain Pneumococci Were Injected

question 113

Multiple Choice

In Griffith's experiments, when heat-killed S strain pneumococci were injected into a mouse along with live R strain pneumococci,

• A) DNA from the live R was taken up by the heat-killed S, converting the latter to R and killing the mouse.
• B) DNA from the heat-killed S was taken up by the live R, converting the latter to S and killing the mouse.
• C) proteins released from the heat-killed S killed the mouse.
• D) RNA from the heat-killed S was translated into proteins that killed the mouse.
• E) there was no result.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

The amygdala is a region of the brain involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression, playing a significant role in emotional learning and memory.

Sensory Input

Information that is perceived by the senses and transmitted to the brain.

Sensory Input

The information perceived through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which is then processed by the brain.

Thalamus

A structure in the middle of the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting information between different areas of the brain, particularly those involved in processing sensory information.