Carol Greider — Questions and answers

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What was Carol Greider trying to find during her experiment?

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  1. A new type of microscope
  2. An enzyme to protect the ends of chromosomes ✓
  3. A way to make bubbling flasks
  4. A faster centrifuge

Answer: An enzyme to protect the ends of chromosomes

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What did Elizabeth Blackburn and Jack Szostak's work show telomeric DNA could do?

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  1. Make yeast grow faster
  2. Stabilize artificial chromosomes in yeast ✓
  3. Change the color of protozoa
  4. Create new enzymes

Answer: Stabilize artificial chromosomes in yeast

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What important enzyme did Carol Greider discover in December 1984?

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  1. DNA primer
  2. Biochemical assay
  3. Telomerase ✓
  4. Autoradiogram

Answer: Telomerase

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What prestigious award did Carol Greider, Elizabeth Blackburn, and Jack Szostak receive in 2009?

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  1. The Gold Medal in Chemistry
  2. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine ✓
  3. The Best Scientist Award
  4. The Innovation in Biology Prize

Answer: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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