In His Work with Pneumonia-Causing Bacteria and Mice, Griffith Found

question 46

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory information into memory in a meaningful way, associating it with concepts and knowledge already in memory.

Acoustic Encoding

The process of converting auditory information into a memory or cognitive representation in the brain.

Sensory Encoding

The process by which sensory information is translated into signals that the brain can understand and process.

Visual Encoding

The process of converting visual images and scenes into a form that can be stored and recalled from memory.