Transformation experiments using Pneumococcus bacteria led to the hypothesis that

In Streptococcus pneumoniae

Define transformation in Griffith's experiment. Discuss how it helps in the identification of $DNA$ as the genetic material.

Given below are two statements:

Statement $I:$ $RNA$ mutates at a faster rate.

Statement $II$: Viruses having RNA genome and shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Griffith have performed series of experiments on