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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could be used to rule out some false starts of potential DNA structures?
(a) Binding agents
(b) 3-dimensional figures of DNA
(c) Nucleotides
(d) X-ray pictures of DNA crystals

2. Which of the following is the best definition of the term helix?
(a) Straight
(b) Spin
(c) Movement
(d) Twirl

3. Which of the following is the best definition for relations as used in the following sentence: His biggest problem, though, was relations with Rosy, and he had to consider firing her.
(a) An existing connection
(b) A person who is related by marriage or blood
(c) Narration
(d) A multiple valued function

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

5. Which of the following was a new idea about the life of a scientist to Watson at the end of chapter five?
(a) Intellectual life
(b) Social life
(c) Structure of DNA
(d) Personality conflicts

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cochran and Crick explain X-ray diffraction by helical molecules?

2. Which of the following is Watson's interest?

3. Why did Watson and Crick purchase a copy of Pauling's book on chemical bonding?

4. In what language were many of the lectures given that Watson attended?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Pauling as seen through Watson's eyes?

(see the answer key)

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