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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following had Pauling partially solved?
(a) Structure of proteins
(b) Poliomyelitis
(c) Crystallized helix poliomyelitis
(d) Picture of crystallized DNA

2. About how long did Crick think it would take he and Watson to narrow down the number of possible DNA structures?
(a) About a day
(b) About a year
(c) About a month
(d) About a week

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

4. Which of the following is the best definition of the term abated?
(a) Fell off
(b) Increased
(c) Ended
(d) Rose

5. How did Cochran and Crick explain X-ray diffraction by helical molecules?
(a) Models
(b) Pictures
(c) Equations
(d) Detailed drawings

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of phages?

2. How many people does the preface indicate were involved in the discovery of the structure of DNA?

3. When would Watson and Crick be able to understand the configuration of inorganic ions?

4. In what year did the author meet Crick?

5. Which of the following terms best describes how Watson felt about chemistry BEFORE meeting Wilkins?

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