Practice - Pivotal Experiments Confirming DNA as the Genetic Material
Practice Questions
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What were the two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae used by Griffith?
💡 Hint: Recall which strain caused disease.
What conclusion did Griffith reach from his experiments?
💡 Hint: Focus on the effect observed in mice.
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What did Griffith's transformation experiment demonstrate?
💡 Hint: Think about the results observed in the experiment.
Was DNA found to be the transforming principle in Griffith's experiment?
💡 Hint: Consider what information Griffith could ascertain at the time.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the implications of using radioactive isotopes in the Hershey-Chase experiment. Discuss the ethical considerations and scientific reasons for using such methods in genetics research.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between effective research methods and ethical standards.
Evaluate how the Avery-MacLeod-McCarty experiment's findings influenced modern genetics, particularly in gene cloning and biotechnology.
💡 Hint: Think about the tools and techniques that emerged from understanding DNA's properties.
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