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Barbara McClintock's proposal of the concept of 'jumping gene' was initially well-received by her peers in the scientific community.
Barbara McClintock's proposal of the concept of 'jumping gene' was initially well-received by her peers in the scientific community.
False (B)
Maria Merian's discoveries about the metamorphosis of insects were widely accepted by the scientific community during her time.
Maria Merian's discoveries about the metamorphosis of insects were widely accepted by the scientific community during her time.
False (B)
Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' not only raised awareness about the dangers of synthetic pesticides but also helped launch the modern environmental movement.
Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' not only raised awareness about the dangers of synthetic pesticides but also helped launch the modern environmental movement.
True (A)
What was Barbara McClintock's contribution to genetics research and how was it initially received by her peers?
What was Barbara McClintock's contribution to genetics research and how was it initially received by her peers?
Why was Maria Merian's work on the life cycle of butterflies initially ignored by many scientists?
Why was Maria Merian's work on the life cycle of butterflies initially ignored by many scientists?
What impact did Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' have on public health and the environment?
What impact did Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' have on public health and the environment?
Pure chemistry is primarily concerned with direct applications of research.
Pure chemistry is primarily concerned with direct applications of research.
Pure research is focused on advancing mankind's understanding of chemistry.
Pure research is focused on advancing mankind's understanding of chemistry.
Applied research is used to discover new scientific principles.
Applied research is used to discover new scientific principles.
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What is a 'jumping gene'?
What is a 'jumping gene'?
Certain DNA sequences can move to different positions within the genome of a single cell, causing visible mutations.
Barbara McClintock's contribution
Barbara McClintock's contribution
She proposed the concept of 'jumping genes'. Her ideas were initially met with skepticism.
Why was Merian ignored?
Why was Merian ignored?
She wrote in German instead of Latin, the official language of science at the time, leading to her work being initially overlooked.
What dangers did 'Silent Spring' highlight?
What dangers did 'Silent Spring' highlight?
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Impact of 'Silent Spring'
Impact of 'Silent Spring'
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What is pure research?
What is pure research?
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What is applied chemistry?
What is applied chemistry?
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