The scientist who discovered the phenomenon of transformation in bacteria was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the phenomenon of transformation in bacteria was:
A. Hershey
B. Griffith
C. Avery
D. Chase
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Frederick Griffith in 1928 demonstrated transformation by showing that heat-killed virulent pneumococci could transfer virulence to live non-virulent bacteria. Avery et al. later identified the transforming principle as DNA.

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