Francis Crick and DNA Discovery Quiz
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Which significant discovery is Francis Crick known for?

  • Mechanism of photosynthesis
  • Structure of RNA
  • Structure of DNA (correct)
  • Role of nucleotides in protein synthesis
  • Which university did Francis Crick attend for his graduate work?

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Cambridge
  • University College London (correct)
  • University of Zurich
  • What research area did Crick and Watson primarily focus on during their collaboration?

  • Structure of DNA (correct)
  • Viscosity of water
  • Structure of proteins
  • Composition of nucleic acids
  • Which dimension of molecular biology did Crick explore during his time at the Cavendish Laboratory?

    <p>Viscosity of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Crick and Watson publish their groundbreaking paper on DNA?

    <p>1953</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Francis Crick collaborate with on the DNA structure discovery?

    <p>James Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what atmosphere did Crick's PhD studies occur?

    <p>Emphasis on theoretical physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific methodology did Crick and Watson predominantly utilize for their DNA research?

    <p>X-ray crystallography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant discovery are Francis Crick and James Watson known for?

    <p>The molecular structure of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Crick complete his PhD?

    <p>1954</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prestigious award did Francis Crick receive in 1962?

    <p>The Nobel Prize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the areas Crick focused on after moving to California?

    <p>Developmental neurobiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Crick initially use in his research before transitioning to biology?

    <p>X-ray diffraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Crick collaborate with to unlock the molecular structure of DNA?

    <p>James Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Crick begin his PhD at the Cavendish Laboratory?

    <p>1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was Crick awarded in 1976 at the Salk Institute?

    <p>Distinguished Research Professor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the identification of the neutron?

    <p>James Chadwick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rutherford's atomic model suggest about the structure of the atom?

    <p>Atoms are mostly empty space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical procedure did António Egas Moniz develop?

    <p>Lobotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did António Egas Moniz invent the angiogram?

    <p>1927</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is associated with the phrase about the atom being a 'nice hard fellow'?

    <p>Ernest Rutherford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rutherford's atomic model challenge about previous atomic theories?

    <p>The atom is a compact sphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributions is NOT attributed to António Egas Moniz?

    <p>Research in radioisotopes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the atom was first introduced in Rutherford's model?

    <p>Electrons orbiting the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scientists Who Changed History

    • This book details the lives and significant contributions of various historical scientists.
    • It highlights key milestones, discoveries, and achievements of these individuals.
    • The book covers several fields of science, including physics, biology, medicine, and more.

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    Test your knowledge on the life and contributions of Francis Crick, particularly his pivotal role in the discovery of DNA's structure. This quiz covers his education, collaborations, and significant discoveries in molecular biology. Explore the intricacies of scientific methods that shaped modern genetics.

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