Practice Pivotal Experiments Confirming DNA as the Genetic Material - 6.2.1 | Module 6: Information Transfer - The Blueprint of Life and Its Management | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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6.2.1 - Pivotal Experiments Confirming DNA as the Genetic Material

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What were the two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae used by Griffith?

💡 Hint: Recall which strain caused disease.

Question 2

Easy

What conclusion did Griffith reach from his experiments?

💡 Hint: Focus on the effect observed in mice.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What did Griffith's transformation experiment demonstrate?

  • The role of proteins in genetics
  • DNA as the genetic material
  • A transforming principle in bacteria

💡 Hint: Think about the results observed in the experiment.

Question 2

Was DNA found to be the transforming principle in Griffith's experiment?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what information Griffith could ascertain at the time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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