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What was Rosalind Franklin's primary specialization that enabled her groundbreaking work on DNA?
What was Rosalind Franklin's primary specialization that enabled her groundbreaking work on DNA?
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Spectroscopy
- Chromatography
- X-ray crystallography (correct)
Which of these research positions did Rosalind Franklin NOT hold during her career?
Which of these research positions did Rosalind Franklin NOT hold during her career?
- Head of X-ray research at King's College
- Researcher at Birkbeck College
- Chemist at British Coal Utilization Research Association
- Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge (correct)
What was the significance of the image produced by Rosalind Franklin in 1952?
What was the significance of the image produced by Rosalind Franklin in 1952?
- It disproved prior theories about DNA structure.
- It demonstrated the mechanism for DNA replication.
- It was the first sharp image of crystalline DNA, revealing its double helix shape. (correct)
- It confirmed the existence of RNA in living organisms.
In what decade did Rosalind Franklin make her breakthrough discovery related to DNA?
In what decade did Rosalind Franklin make her breakthrough discovery related to DNA?
Where did Rosalind Franklin receive her doctoral degree?
Where did Rosalind Franklin receive her doctoral degree?
What was one major implication of the 'X' shape observed in Photograph 51?
What was one major implication of the 'X' shape observed in Photograph 51?
How did Maurice Wilkins contribute to the understanding of DNA?
How did Maurice Wilkins contribute to the understanding of DNA?
What was a significant effect of Rosalind Franklin's unpublished opinions on DNA's structure?
What was a significant effect of Rosalind Franklin's unpublished opinions on DNA's structure?
In which specific region of the DNA molecule did Franklin propose the backbone was located?
In which specific region of the DNA molecule did Franklin propose the backbone was located?
What type of model did Maurice Wilkins propose later in his career?
What type of model did Maurice Wilkins propose later in his career?
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Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin
A British chemist known for her work on DNA structure.
X-ray crystallography
X-ray crystallography
A technique to determine the molecular structure using X-rays.
Double helix
Double helix
The structure of DNA, which looks like a twisted ladder.
DNA Breakthrough 1952
DNA Breakthrough 1952
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Watson and Crick
Watson and Crick
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Photograph 51
Photograph 51
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Rosalind Franklin's 3D Model
Rosalind Franklin's 3D Model
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DNA's Backbone Location
DNA's Backbone Location
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Critical Contribution of Franklin
Critical Contribution of Franklin
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Maurice Wilkins' Nobel Prize
Maurice Wilkins' Nobel Prize
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