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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Watson diverge from his study of DNA to study?
(a) Crystallograhy X-rays of RNA
(b) Coils of protein helixes
(c) Sexes of bacteria
(d) Models of proteins

2. Which of the following terms best describes the events at the meeting in Paris?
(a) Problem solving
(b) Revealing
(c) Surprising
(d) Uneventful

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

4. Which of the following characters was on the edge of being fired?
(a) Franklin
(b) Watson
(c) Pauling
(d) Crick

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fantasy did Watson have for how he would become involved in his work?

2. Where did Watson go for Christmas?

3. Which of the following was why Pauling never arrived in London?

4. What did Watson believe caused the medical condition from which he was suffering?

5. Who is expected to come speak at a conference at the end of chapter sixteen?

(see the answer key)

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