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In what year did James Watson begin his undergraduate studies?
In what year did James Watson begin his undergraduate studies?
What was James Watson's field of study for his PhD?
What was James Watson's field of study for his PhD?
Where did James Watson conduct his research alongside Francis Crick?
Where did James Watson conduct his research alongside Francis Crick?
Which significant scientific project did James Watson lead?
Which significant scientific project did James Watson lead?
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Following his time as a Senior Research Fellow at Caltech, where did James Watson relocate to teach?
Following his time as a Senior Research Fellow at Caltech, where did James Watson relocate to teach?
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James Watson
James Watson
A US geneticist known for co-discovering DNA's double helix structure.
DNA double helix
DNA double helix
The twisted ladder structure of DNA made of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous bases.
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
An international award given annually for outstanding contributions in various fields, including science.
Human Genome Project
Human Genome Project
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PhD in virus research
PhD in virus research
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Study Notes
James Watson: A Biographical Overview
- Born in 1928
- Earned a PhD in 1950 in Virus Research
- Conducted virus research at Indiana University in 1950
- Established vital knowledge for DNA investigation
- Created, with Crick, a successful DNA model in 1953
- Held a senior research position at Caltech (1953-1955)
- Became a biology professor at Harvard (1956)
- Directed a leading molecular research center (1968)
- Key role in the Human Genome Project (1989)
- Collaborated with Francis Crick on DNA structure, earning a Nobel Prize.
Watson's Contributions to Biology
- Co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA
- Developed a successful model illustrating DNA's molecular structure
- Led a major program to identify all human genes (Human Genome Project)
- Published key texts on biological topics
Watson's Career Highlights
- Enrolled at University of Chicago at the age of 15
- Completed his PhD in 1950
- Worked at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge with Francis Crick
- Played a pivotal role in the study of DNA structure
- Key role in the Human Genome Project.
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Explore the life and achievements of James Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix and a pivotal figure in molecular biology. This quiz covers his early education, significant research milestones, and key roles in important projects like the Human Genome Project. Test your knowledge of this influential scientist's contributions!
