Rosalind Franklin — Questions and answers

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What was Dr. Rosalind Franklin working with in the basement laboratories of King's College?

Choices

  1. A single photographic plate showing a vital molecule ✓
  2. A new type of camera for taking regular pictures
  3. A collection of old books about science
  4. A recipe for a delicious new food

Answer: A single photographic plate showing a vital molecule

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What was unknown about DNA before Franklin's work?

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  1. Its name
  2. Its color
  3. Its three-dimensional form ✓
  4. Its taste

Answer: Its three-dimensional form

From page 2

What was Rosalind Franklin's main task when she arrived at King's College London?

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  1. To teach chemistry classes
  2. To study ancient history books
  3. To investigate DNA using X-ray diffraction ✓
  4. To organize social events for the scientists

Answer: To investigate DNA using X-ray diffraction

From page 4

What two forms of DNA did Rosalind Franklin isolate based on humidity?

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  1. Small and Large
  2. Red and Blue
  3. A and B ✓
  4. Hot and Cold

Answer: A and B

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What did Photo 51 help Rosalind Franklin confirm about the DNA molecule?

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  1. Its color
  2. Its weight
  3. Its helical nature ✓
  4. Its ability to fly

Answer: Its helical nature

From page 7

Who showed Photo 51 to James Watson without Rosalind Franklin's permission?

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  1. Raymond Gosling
  2. Francis Crick
  3. Maurice Wilkins ✓
  4. Her mother

Answer: Maurice Wilkins

From page 8

Why was Rosalind Franklin not awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962?

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  1. She declined the award
  2. She had moved to another country
  3. She was no longer eligible because she had passed away ✓
  4. She wasn't involved in the discovery

Answer: She was no longer eligible because she had passed away

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What is one important part of Rosalind Franklin's legacy today, besides her work on DNA?

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  1. Her love for painting
  2. Her commitment to scientific ethics and acknowledging all researchers ✓
  3. Her talent for singing
  4. Her ability to bake delicious cakes

Answer: Her commitment to scientific ethics and acknowledging all researchers

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