TED-ED: Rosalind Franklin: DNA's unsung hero - Claudio L. Guerra

The video explores the discovery of DNA's structure, highlighting the contributions of Rosalind Franklin alongside Watson and Crick. Franklin's X-ray diffraction work was crucial in identifying the double helix structure, though her contributions were underappreciated during her lifetime. The video also discusses her early life, education, and other scientific achievements, emphasizing the challenges she faced as a woman in science. Despite her pivotal role, Franklin did not receive the Nobel Prize, which was awarded to Watson, Crick, and Wilkins. The video calls for recognition of Franklin's impact on science.

Who are the scientists most commonly associated with the discovery of the DNA structure?

• Watson and Crick

• Franklin and Wilkins

• Newton and Einstein

• Mendel and Darwin

What was Rosalind Franklin's significant contribution to the study of DNA?

• She developed the theory of evolution.

• She captured the critical X-ray image known as photo 51.

• She invented the microscope.

• She discovered the structure of viruses.

What was the main challenge Franklin faced at King's College?

• Inability to publish her findings

• Isolation and gender bias in the academic environment

• Competition from other universities

• Lack of funding for her research

How did Watson and Crick come to propose the correct DNA model?

• By studying Mendel's genetic laws

• By collaborating with Franklin

• By using Franklin's data without her knowledge

• By conducting their own experiments

Why is it said that Franklin could have won a Nobel Prize posthumously?

• She discovered a new element.

• She invented a new scientific instrument.

• She was nominated for her work on coal.

• Her research on viruses led to a Nobel for a colleague.