1. James Watson and Francis Crick are known for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.
2. a. Intelligent
b. Independent
c. Highly skilled in X-ray crystallography
d. Determined
e. Disciplined
3. Rosalind Franklin's work was about perfecting the technology of X-ray crystallography.
4. Watson and Crick planned to determine the structure of DNA through model building and analysis of previous research.
5. When Rosalind Franklin visited the Cavendish lab to view Watson & Crick's 1st model, she felt insulted and marginalized as her contributions were not properly acknowledged.
6. Photo 51 refers to an X-ray diffraction image of DNA taken by Rosalind Franklin, which provided crucial evidence for the double helix structure.
7. X-ray crystallography has become more advanced and efficient since Franklin's research, with advancements in technology and data analysis methods.
8. During WWII, Rosalind Franklin contributed to the war efforts by researching and developing new methods for removing gases used in chemical warfare.
9. After leaving King's College, Rosalind Franklin discovered the structure of the tobacco mosaic virus.
10. Rosalind Franklin died of ovarian cancer at the age of 37.
11. It is believed that the cause of her condition was exposure to X-ray radiation during her research.
12. Watson and Crick published their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953.
13. James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1962.
14. Rosalind Franklin did not receive the Nobel Prize because she had passed away before the Nobel Prize was awarded, and the rules at the time stated that the prize could not be awarded posthumously. Additionally, her contributions were not fully recognized during her lifetime.
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1. Who is known for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA?
2. List 5 characteristics used to describe Rosalind Franklin as a person/researcher:
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b.
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3. What was Rosalind Franklin's work about, in other words, what technology was she trying to perfect?
4. How did Watson and Crick plan to determine the structure of DNA?
5. What happened when Ms. Franklin visited the Cavendish lab to view Watson & Crick's 1st model?
6. What is Photo 51?
7. How is X-ray erystallegraphy different now from when Franklin did her research?
8. Identify contributions Rosalind made to help with the war efforts of WWII.
9. Once Franklin left King's College, what did she discover?
10. How did Rosalind Franklin die and how old was she upon her death?
11. What was thought to be the cause of her condition?
12. When did Watson and Crick publish their discovery of the double helix structure of
DNA?
13. Who were the scientists that received the Nobel Prize for this discovery? When did they receive this prize?
14. Why did Rosalind Franklin not get the Nobel Prize too?
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