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What organism did Nettie Stevens primarily study to examine chromosomal behavior related to sex determination?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a milestone in Nettie Stevens’s career?
What was the implication of Nettie Stevens's discovery on sex determination?
What notable acknowledgment did Thomas Hunt Morgan give concerning Nettie Stevens's work?
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What was the predominant belief about sex determination prior to Nettie Stevens's research?
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What did George Washington Carver primarily encourage farmers to grow to improve soil nutrients?
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Which institution did George Washington Carver direct after obtaining his master's degree?
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What type of products did Carver research to create from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans?
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In which year did George Washington Carver receive the Spingarn Medal?
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Which statement best reflects Carver's belief about education?
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What was the primary crop in the Southern US before Carver's intervention?
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Which of the following best describes Carver's approach to teaching former slaves?
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What impact did Carver's initiatives have on the Southern economy?
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Study Notes
Nettie Stevens: A Pioneer in Sex Determination
- Early 20th century biologist
- Groundbreaking discovery about sex determination
- Earned a PhD in 1903 from Bryn Mawr
- Conducted research on chromosomal behavior in mealworms
- Published her discovery of sex determination in 1905
- Discovered that males have both X and Y chromosomes, while females only have X chromosomes
- This discovery linked a physical characteristic (sex) to a specific chromosome, demonstrating that sex is determined genetically
- Her work was recognized posthumously by Thomas Hunt Morgan
George Washington Carver: Restoring the Southern Economy
- African American agricultural scientist
- Used innovative scientific methods to improve soil and develop new crops
- Born into slavery in 1864 in Missouri
- Earned a master's degree in agriculture
- Became the director of agriculture at Tuskegee Institute in 1896
- Encouraged farmers to grow peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans to restore depleted soil nutrients
- Led research on producing commercially viable products from these crops, including oils and dyes
- His work increased financial yields and made the South a significant contributor to the US agricultural industry
- Over 47 years, Carver oversaw the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute
- He trained former slaves in sustainable farming methods
- He empowered them by teaching methods and techniques for self-sufficiency
- He received various awards throughout his lifetime, including the Spingarn Medal in 1923.
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Explore the contributions of Nettie Stevens in the field of sex determination and George Washington Carver's impact on agriculture. This quiz covers their groundbreaking discoveries and methods that shaped science and agriculture in the early 20th century. Test your knowledge on their life stories and scientific achievements.
