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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of the term abated?
(a) Fell off
(b) Ended
(c) Increased
(d) Rose

2. What had Rosy surrounded DNA with in the B photograph?
(a) Crystals
(b) RNA
(c) Water
(d) Ice

3. Which of the following events interrupted Crick's interest in DNA?
(a) Death in his family
(b) Personal health issue
(c) Conflict in the lab
(d) Marriage

4. What event diffused the tension and heat between Rosy and Watson?
(a) Rosy tearing up Pauling's work
(b) Watson walking out of the lab
(c) Rosy assaulting Watson
(d) Maurice entering the lab

5. Which of the following best describes Maurice and Rosy's working relationship?
(a) Difficult
(b) Collegial
(c) Supportive
(d) Symbiotic

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Watson believe that DNA would be a two-chain?

2. Why couldn't Sir Lawrence remove Crick from the lab?

3. Why did Watson have to leave the estate he was staying at over Christmas?

4. What did Crick help to make when he worked for the government at the beginning of World War II?

5. What happened to Watson's fellowship?

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