5 Questions
What did Watson and Crick deduce from the width of the DNA helix?
DNA was made up of two strands forming a double helix
Who was responsible for the X-ray diffraction photograph of DNA that enabled Watson to deduce the helical structure of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin
What did Franklin conclude about the sugar-phosphate backbones of DNA?
There were two antiparallel sugar-phosphate backbones
What did pairing a purine with a pyrimidine result in, according to Watson and Crick?
A uniform width consistent with the X-ray Structure of DNA
Where is DNA present in living organisms?
In the nucleus of all cells
Test your knowledge of genetic engineering, plant tissue culture, and the molecular and cellular aspects of genetics. This quiz covers topics such as nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and their functions, genetic information transmission, and the history of genetic research.
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