Watson and Crick

What were James Watson and Francis Crick most known for

• Discovering a cure for cancer

• Discovering the structure of the DNA molecule

• Discovering how atoms bond into molecules

• Discovering the constant speed of light

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How did Watson and Crick test their ideas on the structure of DNA?

• They used sophisticated computer modeling

• They used paper-mache models together with drawings

• They used stick-and-ball models

• They used Legos to model the shapes

What type of pictures did Watson and Crick use to give them ideas for their discovery?

• Polaroid pictures

• X-Ray pictures

• MRI pictures

• Ultrasound pictures

What is the name of the twisting shape of the DNA molecule?

• Deep Nitrogen Atom

• Turning Ladder

• Twisted Strands of Life

• Double Helix

Watson and Crick were part of a team of researchers at the Cavendish Laboratory located at what university?

• University of Cambridge

• University of Illinois

• University of Paris

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The discovery of the structure of DNA was important to what field of science?

• Physics

• Robotics

• Genetics

• Astronomy

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True or False: Crick and Watson had very different personalities, but were able to work together to make a great scientific discovery.

• True

• False

What is the name given to a DNA molecule to describe its shape?

• Watson Curve

• Crick formation

• Double Helix

• Twisted Circles

What did Watson and Crick build?

• A memorial to Gregor Mendel

• A 3D model of a DNA molecule

• An x-ray image of genes

• A statue of Franklin

Watson and Crick discovered that DNA was the code for _______________.

• Life

• Mendel's Safe

• Franklins secret hiding place of her x-ray image

• nitrogen bases