Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 8 - Figure 8.25 - Griffith's experiment demonstrating genetic transformation - Question - Page 233: 1

Answer

Immune cells of the mouse were unable to engulf encapsulated bacteria, due to which the bacteria was able to form colonies and infect the mouse, which resulted in its death. On the other hand, nonencapsulated bacteria was engulfed by immune cells due to which it was unable to form colonies.

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