The scientist who discovered the 'transforming principle' in bacteria was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the 'transforming principle' in bacteria was:
A. Hershey and Chase
B. Avery, MacLeod, McCarty
C. Frederick Griffith
D. Watson and Crick
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Frederick Griffith in 1928 demonstrated the transformation of non-virulent pneumococci to virulent by heat-killed virulent strain, suggesting a transforming principle. Avery et al. later identified it as DNA. Hershey-Chase confirmed DNA is genetic material.

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