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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what topic had Bragg, Kendrew and Perutz published a paper?
(a) Insulin dependent molecules
(b) Polypeptide chains
(c) Helical molecules
(d) Crystallographic chains

2. Whose ideas did Rosy's research ignore?
(a) Watson's
(b) Pauling's
(c) Crick's
(d) Cochran's

3. Which of the following events interrupted Crick's interest in DNA?
(a) Conflict in the lab
(b) Personal health issue
(c) Marriage
(d) Death in his family

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

5. Which of the following had happened which affected Watson's ability to relocate during his fellowship?
(a) The person he wanted to switch to work with rejected his plan
(b) Transfers were not allowed under his fellowship agreement
(c) His fellowship had run out of money
(d) A new chairman was named

Short Answer Questions

1. How does DNA carry information?

2. What arrangement was did Watson work out with Markham?

3. Which of the following people wrote the forward?

4. What did Crick and Watson have in common?

5. What subject did Crick study as an undergraduate?

(see the answer key)

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