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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes how Watson felt upon realizing that Pauling's model was flawed?
(a) Relieved
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Dejected
(d) Surprised

2. Which of the following terms describes how Watson felt about working at the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge?
(a) Liked it
(b) Hated it
(c) Disliked it
(d) Love it

3. What happened to Watson's fellowship?
(a) Cancelled
(b) Reauthorized
(c) Extended
(d) Approved

4. What did Watson and Crick decide they would need in order to move forward?
(a) New X-rays
(b) A fresh start
(c) A new model
(d) A new colleague

5. Which of the following was the problem with Pauling's model?
(a) DNA acid was not acidic
(b) DNA base was not acidic
(c) DNA acid was too acidic
(d) DNA base was now an acid

Short Answer Questions

1. What could be used to rule out some false starts of potential DNA structures?

2. What did Watson study after told to stop working on the model of DNA?

3. Which of the following describes how Bragg felt about Crick's behavior and attitude?

4. How did Maurice feel after hearing Rosy's presentation?

5. Who did Pauling give copies of his manuscript which contained his new model of DNA?

(see the answer key)

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