What's the significance of the Griffith experiment?

The significance of the Griffith experiment lies in the many ways in which it has advanced our understanding of genetics and molecular biology. 

It demonstrated that genetic material could be transferred between materials. 

• The results of the experiment provided early evidence for the concept of DNA as the molecule responsible for heredity and genetic transformation. This paved the way for future research to identify DNA as the genetic material and further our understanding of genetics. 
• Griffith’s experiment is key in advancing our understanding of bacterial virulence and the mechanisms by which bacteria cause diseases, which has in turn led to the development of new vaccines that have helped control and prevent the spread of several bacterial diseases. 
• It laid the groundwork for developing genetic engineering techniques, which have had a major impact on several industries including medicine and agriculture.