Who were the scientists responsible for the groundbreaking discovery of DNA's structure in the 1950s?

DNA Discovery and Its Impact

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr
James Watson and Francis Crick
Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin
Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main challenge Watson and Crick aimed to solve at Cambridge University?
The theory of relativity
The structure of DNA
The mystery of black holes
The structure of the atom
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the shape of the DNA structure discovered by Watson and Crick?
A straight ladder
A twisted ladder
A spiral staircase
A flat ribbon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the discovery of the double helix impact the field of genetics?
It led to the discovery of new planets
It provided a new method for chemical synthesis
It explained the behavior of subatomic particles
It unlocked the secrets of genetic information storage and transmission
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What fields experienced monumental advances due to the understanding of the DNA double helix?
Economics and Sociology
Astronomy and Physics
Biology, Medicine, and Biotechnology
Geology and Meteorology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What qualities did Watson and Crick's discovery highlight about scientific research?
The role of chance and luck
The necessity of large funding
The power of scientific inquiry and collaboration
The importance of individual work
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the journey of Watson and Crick exemplify about human nature?
A desire to conquer and dominate
A drive to explore and understand the unknown
A tendency to avoid challenges
A preference for routine and stability
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