View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Becoming a Scientist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the co-author with McClintock on the paper that provided conclusive evidence for the chromosomal basis of genetics?
(a) Marcus Rhoades.
(b) Harriet Creighton.
(c) Rollins Emerson.
(d) George Beadle.

2. How often did fruit flies give geneticists a new generation to study?
(a) Every 15 days.
(b) Every 5 days.
(c) Every 20 days.
(d) Every 10 days.

3. In the fall of what year did Evelyn Keller drive out to Cold Spring Harbor to speak with Barbara McClintock?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1975.

4. At what age did Barbara ask for a set of tools?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

5. What was the first name of Barbara's father?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Adam.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. The cytology professor that helped Barbara on Saturdays also did what for her?

2. What profession did Barbara's father have?

3. In what year was the first woman admitted to Cornell University?

4. Both of the grandparents on Barbara's mother side could be traced back to what?

5. What was the name of Edward Tatum and George Beadle's hypothesis?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 215 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample