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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does DNA carry information?
(a) Multiple types of nucleotides
(b) Order of the nucleotides
(c) Structure of DNA
(d) Binding of the nucleotides

2. 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) A person who is related by marriage or blood
(b) An existing connection
(c) A multiple valued function
(d) Narration

3. What did Wilkin's x-rays show?
(a) Crystals taken from a mine
(b) Crystallized DNA
(c) Bone degradation
(d) Biological proof that DNA existed

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Pauling as seen through Watson's eyes?
(a) Dynamic speaker
(b) Brillant
(c) Poor writer
(d) Admired

5. What did Crick and Watson have in common?
(a) Knowledge of crystallography
(b) Same amount of siblings
(c) Enthusiasm for DNA
(d) Protein structure knowledge

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Watson kicked out of his rooming house?

2. Which of the following words best describes Maurice as a scientist?

3. Which of the following was NOT a reason that Watson was disheartened with Naples?

4. Which of the following terms best describes the human dilemma of deciding to work against your colleague or behind their back?

5. About how long did Crick think it would take he and Watson to narrow down the number of possible DNA structures?

(see the answer key)

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