The scientist who discovered the 'transforming principle' in bacteria was:
A. Watson and Crick
B. Avery, MacLeod, McCarty
C. Frederick Griffith
D. Hershey and Chase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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.
Explanation:
Renin is secreted by juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney in response to low blood pressure or sodium. It converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, initiating the RAAS. Liver produces angiotensinogen, adrenal aldosterone, heart ANP.
Explanation:
Euglenoids are unicellular eukaryotic organisms that possess characteristics of both plants (chloroplasts for photosynthesis) and animals (lack of a cell wall and presence of a flagellum for movement). Due to their unique features and unicellular nature, they are classified under the Kingdom Protista.
Explanation:
Earthworms have hemoglobin dissolved in their blood plasma (not in cells) for oxygen transport. Hemocyanin is in mollusks and arthropods, hemerythrin in some marine worms.
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