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What inspired Dorothy Hodgkin's early interest in crystallography?
What inspired Dorothy Hodgkin's early interest in crystallography?
Which molecule’s structure was considered Dorothy Hodgkin’s greatest discovery?
Which molecule’s structure was considered Dorothy Hodgkin’s greatest discovery?
Which advanced methods did Dorothy Hodgkin use in her crystallography work?
Which advanced methods did Dorothy Hodgkin use in her crystallography work?
What recognition did Dorothy Hodgkin receive in 1947?
What recognition did Dorothy Hodgkin receive in 1947?
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How long did it take Dorothy Hodgkin to determine the structure of insulin after she began studying it?
How long did it take Dorothy Hodgkin to determine the structure of insulin after she began studying it?
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Which prestigious prize did Dorothy Hodgkin win in 1964?
Which prestigious prize did Dorothy Hodgkin win in 1964?
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In which year did Dorothy Hodgkin become president of the Pugwash Conferences?
In which year did Dorothy Hodgkin become president of the Pugwash Conferences?
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When was Dorothy Hodgkin asked to analyze the structure of penicillin?
When was Dorothy Hodgkin asked to analyze the structure of penicillin?
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Dorothy Hodgkin
Dorothy Hodgkin
British chemist known for her work in crystallography.
Crystallography
Crystallography
The study of crystal structures and their properties using X-rays.
Insulin Structure
Insulin Structure
Hodgkin's significant discovery determining insulin's molecular structure in 1969.
Penicillin Research
Penicillin Research
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Vitamin B12 Structure
Vitamin B12 Structure
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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Royal Society Fellow
Royal Society Fellow
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Pugwash Conferences
Pugwash Conferences
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Study Notes
Dorothy Hodgkin: A Pioneer in Crystallography
- Dorothy Hodgkin was a British chemist known for her work in crystallography
- She was passionate about crystals from a young age and used a mineral-testing kit
- She studied physics and chemistry at Oxford University and earned a PhD, specializing in crystallography
- Used X-ray crystallography and computer models to reveal the structure of complex molecules like penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin.
- She analyzed penicillin crystals within three years, creating a new scientific method to identify large molecules using X-ray crystallography.
- Later identified vitamin B12 and insulin's complex structures, building on earlier work of 35 years.
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the Order of Merit, one of the UK's highest honors
- Her later years were devoted to social equality and disarmament, advocating for world peace.
- She was a leader in developing sophisticated computer models and X-ray crystallography methods.
Key Discoveries
- Revealed the structure of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin, using X-ray crystallography.
- The structure of vitamin B12 in 1969
- The structure of insulin in 1969, which was 35 years of earlier study .
Career Highlights
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1947
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964
- Awarded the Order of Merit in 1965
- Served as president of the Pugwash Conferences from 1976-1988.
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Explore the remarkable contributions of Dorothy Hodgkin, a British chemist who revolutionized crystallography through her work on penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin. This quiz highlights her scientific achievements, including the development of X-ray crystallography methods and her advocacy for social equality and peace. Test your knowledge of her life and legacy in the field of chemistry.
