Answer the following questions about Griffith's experiments involving Streptococcus pneumoniae. Figure 8.3

-If an injection to the mouse contains live S strain Streptococcus pneumonia,____.

A) the mouse will develop fatal pneumonia.
B) live R strain will be detected in the mouse's blood
C) the mouse will remain healthy.
D) no live S strain will be detected in the mouse's blood
E) the live S strain bacteria will lose their pathogenicity

Question

Answer the following questions about Griffith's experiments involving Streptococcus pneumoniae.  Figure 8.3

-If an injection to the mouse contains live S strain Streptococcus pneumonia,____.
 
A) the mouse will develop fatal pneumonia. 
B) live R strain will be detected in the mouse's blood 
C) the mouse will remain healthy. 
D) no live S strain will be detected in the mouse's blood 
E) the live S strain bacteria will lose their pathogenicity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The S strain of Streptococcus pneumonia is known for its virulence and ability to cause disease due to its protective capsule. When a mouse is injected with live S strain bacteria, it will likely develop fatal pneumonia because the bacteria can evade the immune system and cause infection.

Answer the Following Questions About Griffith's Experiments Involving Streptococcus Pneumoniae