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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language were many of the lectures given that Watson attended?
(a) French
(b) Latin
(c) Italian
(d) English

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

3. Where was Pauling's lab?
(a) Pasadena
(b) New Jersey
(c) Stockholm
(d) London

4. Where was Watson going to get the necessary pieces to construct his model?
(a) Previous models
(b) Machine shop
(c) Pauling's dismantled model
(d) Rosy's lab

5. Which of the following was NOT a reason that Watson was disheartened with Naples?
(a) He knew no one there
(b) There was no heating
(c) Biochemistry was still uninteresting
(d) Weather was cold

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Pauling discover his ?-helix structure?

2. What did Wilkin's x-rays show?

3. Which of the following characters attended Rosy's talk?

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

5. Which of the following types of work was Watson enthusiastic about beginning?

(see the answer key)

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