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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Molecular Biology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The subject of cytogenetics is about the relationship between the chromosomes and what?
(a) The genetic systems.
(b) The chromatids.
(c) The nuclei.
(d) Transfusion.

2. When Barbara's father made an unofficial visit Frank Hanson concerning his daughter, he was currently working for what company as an industrial surgeon?
(a) Standard Oil.
(b) Consolidated Iron Mines.
(c) Rockefeller Group.
(d) World Oil.

3. Where did Harriet Creighton take a teaching job in 1934?
(a) Connecticut College for Women.
(b) University of Missouri.
(c) Yale.
(d) Cornell.

4. Who was the co-author with McClintock on the paper that provided conclusive evidence for the chromosomal basis of genetics?
(a) Harriet Creighton.
(b) George Beadle.
(c) Marcus Rhoades.
(d) Rollins Emerson.

5. Who was considered to be the severest critic in the field of genetics during Barbara's time in the field?
(a) Richard B. Goldschmidt.
(b) Alfred Sturtevant.
(c) Barbara McClintock.
(d) Stephen Jay Gould.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the first woman admitted to Cornell University?

2. What is Neurospora?

3. What does NOR stand for?

4. When McClintock speaks about having no chance of being promoted she states that she was excluded from what?

5. Barbara McClintock worked in Cold Spring Harbor since what year?

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