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What significant event marked the beginning of James Watson's education in advanced biological sciences?
What significant event marked the beginning of James Watson's education in advanced biological sciences?
Which partnership was crucial to the co-discovery of the DNA double helix structure?
Which partnership was crucial to the co-discovery of the DNA double helix structure?
What did James Watson achieve in 1989 that was significant to genetics research?
What did James Watson achieve in 1989 that was significant to genetics research?
At which prestigious institution did James Watson serve as a biology professor starting in 1960?
At which prestigious institution did James Watson serve as a biology professor starting in 1960?
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What topic did Watson focus on for his PhD that aided his future DNA research?
What topic did Watson focus on for his PhD that aided his future DNA research?
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Which of the following statements best captures Watson's approach to scientific answers?
Which of the following statements best captures Watson's approach to scientific answers?
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In which laboratory did Watson work after completing his PhD?
In which laboratory did Watson work after completing his PhD?
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What was Watson's contribution to the field of biological texts?
What was Watson's contribution to the field of biological texts?
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Where did Watson conduct significant virus research during the early 1950s?
Where did Watson conduct significant virus research during the early 1950s?
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What quote by Watson characterizes his philosophy towards scientific investigation?
What quote by Watson characterizes his philosophy towards scientific investigation?
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James Watson
James Watson
A US geneticist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
Double Helix
Double Helix
The twisted ladder structure of DNA that encodes genetic information.
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
An international award given for outstanding contributions in scientific fields.
Cavendish Laboratory
Cavendish Laboratory
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Human Genome Project
Human Genome Project
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Zoology Degree
Zoology Degree
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PhD in Virus Research
PhD in Virus Research
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Collaboration with Francis Crick
Collaboration with Francis Crick
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Biology Professor at Harvard
Biology Professor at Harvard
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Quote about science
Quote about science
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Study Notes
James Watson
- Born in 1928
- US geneticist and biophysicist
- Launched a new era in biological research with the co-discovery of DNA's double helix structure
- Awarded a Nobel Prize for this work
- Enrolled at the University of Chicago at age 15
- Earned a zoology degree in 1947
- Earned a PhD in virus research in 1950
- Worked at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge with Francis Crick
- Published ground-breaking paper on DNA structure
- Moved to California briefly before returning to Cambridge
- Worked with Crick on virus construction
- Became a Harvard professor of biology in 1960
- Published several key biological texts
- Led the Human Genome Project in 1989
- Aimed to identify and map all human genes
- Quote: "In science there is only one answer and that has to be correct."
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Description
This quiz explores the life and achievements of James Watson, the American geneticist renowned for co-discovering the DNA double helix structure. It covers his early education, notable collaborations, and significant contributions to the field of genetics, including his role in the Human Genome Project. Test your knowledge on this influential figure in biological science.
