Five Americans win Nobel Prizes in chemistry, medicine, physiology, and literature

Five Americans win Nobel Prizes in chemistry, medicine, physiology, and literature

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Chemistry, Biology, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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In Stockholm, Sweden, the Nobel Prizes were awarded. Dr. Linus Pauling received the Chemistry Prize for his work on protein molecules. The Medicine Prize was shared by Drs. John F. Enders, Frederick C. Robbins, and Thomas H. Weller for their contributions to polio vaccine research. Ernest Hemingway's Literature Prize was accepted by U.S. Ambassador J. Morse Cabot, highlighting the achievements of these distinguished individuals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for findings on protein molecules?

Dr. Linus Pauling

Dr. Thomas H. Weller

Dr. John F. Enders

Dr. Frederick C. Robbins

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institution was Dr. Linus Pauling affiliated with when he received the Nobel Prize?

Harvard University

Western Reserve Medical School

California Institute of Technology

Harvard School of Public Health

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the contribution of Dr. John F. Enders that led to his Nobel Prize?

Finding new ways of growing virus for polio vaccine

Advancing cancer research

Developing a new type of vaccine

Discovering the structure of DNA

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university was Dr. Frederick C. Robbins associated with?

Harvard School of Public Health

Harvard University

California Institute of Technology

Western Reserve Medical School

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accepted the Nobel Prize in Literature on behalf of Ernest Hemingway?

Dr. Linus Pauling

King Gustav

Dr. John F. Enders

J. Morse Cabot