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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.
