Rosalind Franklin

Who were the scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1962 for discovering the structure of DNA?

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Rosalind Franklin and James Watson

• Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin

• Albert Einstein and James Watson

What technique did Rosalind Franklin specialize in, which was crucial for understanding DNA's structure?

• Electron microscopy

• Spectroscopy

• Microscopy

• X-ray crystallography

What did Francis Crick admit about their discovery of the double helix?

• It was an accidental discovery.

• It was entirely their own idea.

• They had help from many scientists.

• Rosalind Franklin's data was crucial.

What was the main reason Watson and Crick were able to discover the double helix structure of DNA?

• Advanced computer models

• Their own experimental data

• A lucky guess

• Rosalind Franklin's X-ray diffraction patterns

What was a significant factor in the underappreciation of Rosalind Franklin's work during her lifetime?

• Her research was disproven.

• Her work was not related to DNA.

• She did not publish her findings.

• Gender bias in the scientific community

Why did Watson and Crick deny Rosalind Franklin recognition for her contribution to the discovery of DNA's structure?

• They did not believe her work was significant.

• They credited another scientist.

• They were unaware of her contribution.

• They thought of her as not a serious competitor.

How did Rosalind Franklin's personality affect her recognition in the scientific community?

• It contributed to her being overlooked.

• It led to her being widely celebrated.

• It made her the most famous scientist of her time.

• It had no impact on her recognition.

At what age did Rosalind Franklin pass away, and what was likely the cause?

• 38, likely due to exposure to X-rays

• 50, due to natural causes

• 42, due to a genetic disorder

• 45, from a laboratory accident

What was Rosalind Franklin's reaction to her data being used without her knowledge?

• She publicly confronted Watson and Crick.

• She filed a lawsuit.

• She stopped her research.

• She was unaware of it.

What did Howard Markel's book suggest about the discovery of DNA's double helix?

• It was a collaborative effort recognized by all parties.

• It was an accidental discovery by Franklin.

• It involved unethical use of Franklin's data.

• It was solely due to Watson and Crick's genius.