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Which of the following is incorrect according to Griffith experiments ?
(A) S-Strain `to ` Inject into mice `to` mice live
(B) R-Strain `to ` Inject into mice `to` mice live
(C ) Heat-killed S-Strain `to` Inject into mice `to` mice live
(D) Heat killed S-Strain + R-Strain `to` Inject into mice `to` mice die

A

A and D

B

Only A

C

B and C

D

Only B

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To solve the question regarding Griffith's experiments, we need to analyze the outcomes of the different strains of bacteria injected into mice. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Strains**: - Griffith worked with two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae: - **S-Strain** (smooth) which is virulent and causes disease. - **R-Strain** (rough) which is non-virulent and does not cause disease. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **(A)** S-Strain injected into mice results in mice dying. - This is **correct**. The S-Strain is virulent. - **(B)** R-Strain injected into mice results in mice living. - This is **correct**. The R-Strain is non-virulent. - **(C)** Heat-killed S-Strain injected into mice results in mice living. - This is **correct**. Heat-killed S-Strain does not cause disease as the bacteria are dead. - **(D)** Heat-killed S-Strain + R-Strain injected into mice results in mice dying. - This is **incorrect**. In Griffith's experiment, when heat-killed S-Strain was mixed with live R-Strain and injected into mice, the mice died because the R-Strain transformed into a virulent form by taking up the genetic material from the dead S-Strain. 3. **Conclusion**: - The **incorrect** statement according to Griffith's experiments is **(D)** Heat-killed S-Strain + R-Strain injected into mice results in mice dying. ### Final Answer: The incorrect option according to Griffith's experiments is **(D)** Heat killed S-Strain + R-Strain injected into mice results in mice die.
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