Assertion : In transforming principle, when streptococus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus) bacteria are
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-01-26

Assertion : In transforming principle, when streptococus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus) bacteria are grown on a culture plate, some produce smooth shiny colonies (S) while other produce rough colonies (R). Reason : S strain bacteria have a mucous (polysaccharide) coat, while R strain does not.