Historical Discovery of DNA
Engage your curiosity and unlock the secrets of life in this exercise as you explore the groundbreaking discovery of DNA, from the pivotal experiments of Gregor Mendel to Watson and Crick's double helix model; analyze key milestones and the scientists behind them to understand how their contributions shaped modern genetics.
Questions
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Which scientist used X-ray crystallography to produce 'Photo 51'?
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In what decade was the double helix structure of DNA solved and published?
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Which scientist discovered that the amount of Adenine equals Thymine in DNA?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Genetics' for his work with pea plants?
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What famous landmark model did Watson and Crick build in 1953?
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Which pair of researchers proved that DNA (not protein) is the genetic material using viruses?
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In what journal was Watson and Crick's breakthrough paper on DNA published in 1953?
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Which scientist worked alongside Rosalind Franklin in studying DNA using X-rays?
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What award was presented to Watson, Crick, and Wilkins in 1962 for their DNA discovery?
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Before DNA was proven to carry genetic information, what molecule did many scientists believe was the genetic carrier?
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Which experiment in 1944 led by Oswald Avery showed that DNA transforms bacterial properties?
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What technique was crucial for revealing the helical shape and dimensions of DNA?