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What was one of the primary focuses of Francis Crick's research after moving to the USA in 1976?
What was one of the primary focuses of Francis Crick's research after moving to the USA in 1976?
Which significant scientific publication featured Crick and Watson's work on DNA?
Which significant scientific publication featured Crick and Watson's work on DNA?
What was Francis Crick's educational background before his career in biology?
What was Francis Crick's educational background before his career in biology?
In which year did Francis Crick complete his PhD?
In which year did Francis Crick complete his PhD?
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Which organization awarded Francis Crick a Nobel Prize in 1962?
Which organization awarded Francis Crick a Nobel Prize in 1962?
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What was one of James Watson's significant contributions to biological research?
What was one of James Watson's significant contributions to biological research?
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At what age did James Watson begin his university education?
At what age did James Watson begin his university education?
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Which prestigious project did James Watson lead in 1989?
Which prestigious project did James Watson lead in 1989?
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Where did Watson conduct significant research before returning to Cambridge?
Where did Watson conduct significant research before returning to Cambridge?
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In which year did Watson become a professor of biology at Harvard?
In which year did Watson become a professor of biology at Harvard?
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What were the main components of DNA identified by scientists?
What were the main components of DNA identified by scientists?
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Which scientist's data significantly aided Crick and Watson in their discovery of DNA's structure?
Which scientist's data significantly aided Crick and Watson in their discovery of DNA's structure?
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What was the unique approach Crick and Watson used to determine the DNA structure?
What was the unique approach Crick and Watson used to determine the DNA structure?
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What significant accomplishment occurred in 1953 regarding DNA research?
What significant accomplishment occurred in 1953 regarding DNA research?
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Which of the following statements is true about Oswald Avery's 1944 discovery?
Which of the following statements is true about Oswald Avery's 1944 discovery?
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How long did it take Crick and Watson to develop their final DNA model once they had all the necessary information?
How long did it take Crick and Watson to develop their final DNA model once they had all the necessary information?
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What was one of the significant consequences of the discovery of DNA's structure?
What was one of the significant consequences of the discovery of DNA's structure?
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Which statement correctly describes the nature of the collaboration between Crick and Watson?
Which statement correctly describes the nature of the collaboration between Crick and Watson?
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What was the primary contribution of Franklin to the discovery of DNA's structure?
What was the primary contribution of Franklin to the discovery of DNA's structure?
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Which of the following statements about the pairing of DNA bases is correct?
Which of the following statements about the pairing of DNA bases is correct?
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What was a consequence of Wilkins' actions concerning Franklin's data?
What was a consequence of Wilkins' actions concerning Franklin's data?
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Which feature distinguishes the structure of DNA described as resembling a twisted ladder?
Which feature distinguishes the structure of DNA described as resembling a twisted ladder?
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In which year did Watson and Crick complete their DNA model?
In which year did Watson and Crick complete their DNA model?
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What was one of the main scientific impacts of Watson and Crick's discovery of DNA?
What was one of the main scientific impacts of Watson and Crick's discovery of DNA?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the recognition of Franklin's contribution?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the recognition of Franklin's contribution?
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What materials did Watson and Crick use to create their 3D model of DNA?
What materials did Watson and Crick use to create their 3D model of DNA?
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