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Prior to his work on DNA structure, what specific area of research did James Watson focus on?
Prior to his work on DNA structure, what specific area of research did James Watson focus on?
- Viral research (correct)
- Quantum physics
- Cellular biology
- Plant genetics
What was the primary objective of the Human Genome Project, which James Watson led in 1989?
What was the primary objective of the Human Genome Project, which James Watson led in 1989?
- To identify and map all human genes. (correct)
- To develop new genetic engineering techniques.
- To create a database of all known human diseases.
- To study the impact of environmental factors on genetics.
What was the significance of Watson's move to the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge in 1951?
What was the significance of Watson's move to the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge in 1951?
- It allowed him to focus on the Human Genome Project.
- It was where he shifted his focus to teaching biology.
- It provided the opportunity for him to work with Francis Crick on DNA. (correct)
- It was where he completed his doctoral research.
What was the nature of the partnership between James Watson and Francis Crick?
What was the nature of the partnership between James Watson and Francis Crick?
In addition to his scientific research, what role did James Watson have at Harvard University?
In addition to his scientific research, what role did James Watson have at Harvard University?
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Watson and Crick
Watson and Crick
Co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953.
Human Genome Project
Human Genome Project
An international research initiative to map all human genes, led by Watson in 1989.
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
Award received by Watson for his discovery of DNA structure.
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Study Notes
James Watson
- US geneticist and biophysicist
- Awarded a Nobel Prize
- Co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA
- Earned his degree in zoology in 1947
- Completed his PhD in 1950
- Joined the Cavendish Laboratory in 1950
- Formed a partnership with Francis Crick
- Developed a groundbreaking paper on DNA structure in 1953
- Moved to California to work with DNA structure
- Returned to Harvard to work with virus construction
- Became a professor of biology in 1960
- Published several key biological texts
Watson's Achievements
- Developed a tight working relationship with Francis Crick
- Published a groundbreaking paper on the DNA structure in 1953
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962
- Led the Human Genome Project in 1989, focusing on identifying and mapping human genes
Key Concepts
- DNA structure
- Molecular Biology
- Biological research
- Human Genome Project
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