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Which project did Maurice Wilkins contribute to during WWII?
Which project did Maurice Wilkins contribute to during WWII?
With whom did Maurice Wilkins share the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
With whom did Maurice Wilkins share the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
What was the primary technique used by Maurice Wilkins to study DNA structure?
What was the primary technique used by Maurice Wilkins to study DNA structure?
How much money did Maurice Wilkins bequeath to support Aaron Klug's work?
How much money did Maurice Wilkins bequeath to support Aaron Klug's work?
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Approximately how long did it take to produce the X-ray images used in Maurice Wilkins' DNA structure study?
Approximately how long did it take to produce the X-ray images used in Maurice Wilkins' DNA structure study?
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Which of the following best describes Crick and Watson's approach to determine the structure of DNA?
Which of the following best describes Crick and Watson's approach to determine the structure of DNA?
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What was Sydney Brenner's primary contribution to the field of molecular biology, as mentioned?
What was Sydney Brenner's primary contribution to the field of molecular biology, as mentioned?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects Francis Crick's sentiment upon the discovery of DNA's structure?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects Francis Crick's sentiment upon the discovery of DNA's structure?
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Besides the work from Crick and Watson, what critical data helped in determining the structure of DNA?
Besides the work from Crick and Watson, what critical data helped in determining the structure of DNA?
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What components form the backbone of DNA?
What components form the backbone of DNA?
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DNA Structure
DNA Structure
DNA consists of a backbone and four bases: A, T, G, C.
Key Figures in DNA Discovery
Key Figures in DNA Discovery
Key scientists include Pauling, Franklin, Wilkins, Crick, and Watson.
Crick and Watson Methodology
Crick and Watson Methodology
They used 3D models to uncover the structure of DNA.
Sydney Brenner
Sydney Brenner
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DNA Publication
DNA Publication
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Maurice Wilkins
Maurice Wilkins
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Manhattan Project
Manhattan Project
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X-ray Imaging
X-ray Imaging
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Nobel Prize (1962)
Nobel Prize (1962)
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Rosalind Franklin's Contribution
Rosalind Franklin's Contribution
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Study Notes
Scientists and their Discoveries
- Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist whose work on the structure of DNA was vital to the discovery.
- Franklin's work, though overlooked during her lifetime, was essential to understanding DNA structure.
- Franklin studied X-ray crystallography to examine the molecular structure of DNA.
- In 1951, Franklin began photographing DNA strands at King's College, London.
- A team of scientists (including Watson and Crick) used X-ray crystallography to interpret the structure of DNA.
- Maurice Wilkins shared Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 with Watson and Crick.
- Francis Crick and James Watson were part of a team developing the structure of DNA.
- Francis Crick and his research partner, who worked on and solved the structure of DNA, published "the secret of life".
- Their work on DNA was significant in the 20th Century.
Dynamic Duo
- Crick and Watson applied themselves to the investigation with single-minded focus.
- They pooled their evidence from other scientists and combined their knowledge of disciplines (viral genetics, physics, and X-ray crystallography).
- They built 3D models of DNA according to its known chemical properties.
- After two failed attempts, their success was made possible by Rosalind Franklin's data.
- Watson and Crick's work was published in a single-page paper (Nature, 1953).
Sydney Brenner
- South African biologist Sydney Brenner was one of the first to see the Watson and Crick DNA model.
- Brenner completed a PhD at Oxford University and conducted research into developmental genetics.
- Brenner discovered the encoding process for amino acids.
- Brenner's work was on developmental genetics (organ development and cell death).
- He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in 2002 for his work on organ development and cell death.
Other accomplishments
- Francis Crack was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1962.
- Maurice Wilkins received a Nobel Prize.
- Other scientists made other significant scientific discoveries related to DNA including its structure and functioning.
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Test your knowledge on key figures and discoveries in molecular biology, especially focusing on Maurice Wilkins and the elucidation of DNA structure. This quiz covers significant contributions, techniques, and historical context surrounding this field of study.
