What was the purpose of the experiment performed by Avery, MacLeod and McCarty?

What was the purpose of the experiment performed by Avery, MacLeod and McCarty?
  1. To determine the presence of DNA in bacteria
  2. To determine the presence of RNA in bacteria
  3. To determine the biochemical nature of ‘transforming principle’ in Griffith's experiment
  4. To determine the presence of carbohydrates in bacteria

Solution

Avery, MacLeod and McCarty worked to determine the biochemical nature of ‘transforming principle’ in Griffith's experiment.

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