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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Following representations P, Q and R denote few steps of Griffith Experiment. Identify the correct one(s) 
P. R strain → Inject into mice → Mice die
Q. S strain (Heat killed) → Injected into mice → Mice die
R R strain → Inject into mice → Mice live

  1. A P only
  2. B R only
  3. C P and R
  4. D Q and R
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Correct Answer

(B) R only

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Detailed explanation

(B) R only,
R strain of streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria does not contain virulent polysaccharide coat hence, when R strain is injected into mice, mice live.