The Race For The Double Helix Movie Quiz
This quiz is about a movie which was watched during AP Bio. The movie is "The Race for the Double Helix"
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who went to Cambridge after getting his/her PhD at the University of Indiana?
- A.
Francis Crick
- B.
Maurice Wilkins
- C.
James Watson
- D.
John Griffith
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
C. James WatsonExplanation
James Watson went to Cambridge after getting his PhD at the University of Indiana.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Francis Crick was previously working on what?
- A.
DNA
- B.
Hemoglobin
- C.
Pairing bases
- D.
PhD
- E.
Nothing
Correct Answer
B. HemoglobinExplanation
Francis Crick was previously working on hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Crick's work on hemoglobin likely involved studying its structure and function, as well as any related research on its role in oxygen transport. This work on hemoglobin is separate from his more well-known contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA.Rate this question:
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- 3.
This person had an X-Ray crystalline image which reveled DNA was a double helix?
- A.
Rosalind Franklin
- B.
Max Perutz
- C.
Irwin Chargaff
- D.
James Watson
- E.
Maurice Wilkins
Correct Answer
A. Rosalind FranklinExplanation
Rosalind Franklin is the correct answer because she was a scientist who made significant contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Her X-ray crystallography work provided crucial evidence that DNA was a double helix. Franklin's famous Photo 51, an X-ray diffraction image of DNA, revealed the helical structure and helped James Watson and Francis Crick in their development of the double helix model. While Max Perutz, Irwin Chargaff, James Watson, and Maurice Wilkins also made important contributions to the understanding of DNA, it was Franklin's X-ray image that directly revealed the double helix structure.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In Cambridge, Watson worked in which laboratory?
- A.
University of Indiana
- B.
Wasn't mentioned
- C.
Canvedish
- D.
King College
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
C. CanvedishExplanation
Watson worked in the Canvedish laboratory in Cambridge.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the name of Franklin's and Wilkin's boss?
- A.
John Kendrew
- B.
Raymond Gosling
- C.
Sir Lawrence Bragg
- D.
Francis Crick
- E.
J.T. Randall
Correct Answer
E. J.T. RandallExplanation
J.T. Randall is the correct answer because Franklin and Wilkin worked under his supervision.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Canvendish Lab Director was _______________
- A.
Jerry Donohue
- B.
Not mentioned
- C.
Peter Pauling
- D.
Sir Lawrence Bragg
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. Sir Lawrence BraggExplanation
The correct answer is Sir Lawrence Bragg. Sir Lawrence Bragg was the Director of the Cavendish Laboratory, a renowned physics laboratory at the University of Cambridge. He held this position from 1938 to 1953. Bragg made significant contributions to the field of X-ray crystallography and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915, becoming the youngest Nobel laureate at the age of 25. He played a crucial role in the development of the laboratory and its reputation for pioneering research in physics.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Rosalind Franklind went to this_________ in ______ to start her new research job.
- A.
University of Indiana, Indiana
- B.
King College, London
- C.
London College, Indiana
- D.
Not Mentioned
- E.
She didn't move anywhere
Correct Answer
B. King College, LondonExplanation
Rosalind Franklind went to King College, London to start her new research job.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Franklin's research partner _______ was also with her at the lab.
- A.
Maurice Wilkins
- B.
She had no partner
- C.
Raymond Gosling
- D.
J.T Randall
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
C. Raymond GoslingExplanation
The correct answer is Raymond Gosling because the question states that Franklin's research partner was also with her at the lab, and Raymond Gosling is the only option given that fits this description. Maurice Wilkins and J.T Randall were also involved in the research, but they were not specifically mentioned as being with Franklin at the lab. She had no partner and none of the above options are not relevant to the question.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Max Perutz was ______ thesis advisor on _______
Correct Answer
Cricks
hemoglobinExplanation
Max Perutz was Crick's thesis advisor on hemoglobin.Rate this question:
- 10.
_______ tells Watson and Crick that there is a rough equivalence between G-C and A-T
Correct Answer
Irwin ChargaffExplanation
Irwin Chargaff is the person who tells Watson and Crick that there is a rough equivalence between the nucleotide bases G-C and A-T. This information is crucial in understanding the structure of DNA and the base pairing rules that govern it. Chargaff's discovery, known as Chargaff's rules, provided important insights into the composition and organization of DNA, laying the foundation for the development of the double helix model by Watson and Crick.Rate this question:
- 11.
________ was the person to assist the team with the correct information regarding the tautameric forms of the bases
Correct Answer
Jerry DonohueExplanation
Jerry Donohue was the person who provided the team with the correct information regarding the tautomeric forms of the bases.Rate this question:
- 12.
John Kendrew is the X-Ray unit head at Cavendish?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
John Kendrew being the X-Ray unit head at Cavendish is true because the question states it as a fact. The wording of the question suggests that John Kendrew holds the position of the X-Ray unit head at Cavendish. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 13.
_________ is a research student and son of linus
Correct Answer
Peter PaulingExplanation
Peter Pauling is the correct answer because he is identified as a research student and the son of Linus. This suggests that Peter Pauling is the person being referred to in the question.Rate this question:
- 14.
John Griffith helped to pair the bases
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
John Griffith helped to pair the bases. This suggests that John Griffith played a role in the process of pairing the bases, which is a crucial step in DNA replication and transcription. Pairing the bases involves matching complementary nucleotides (adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine) to form the double helix structure of DNA. John Griffith's involvement in this process indicates his contribution to the understanding and advancement of molecular biology.Rate this question:
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- 15.
When did Watson and Crick published their paper?
- A.
April 24
- B.
April 4
- C.
December 2
Correct Answer
A. April 24Explanation
Watson and Crick published their paper on April 24.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Watson and Crick got the nobel prize in 1962
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Watson and Crick received the Nobel Prize in 1962 for their discovery of the structure of DNA. Their work, which was published in 1953, provided the first comprehensive model of DNA's double helix structure. This groundbreaking discovery revolutionized the field of genetics and had a profound impact on scientific research. As a result of their significant contribution, Watson and Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962.Rate this question:
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- 17.
_____________ is a method of determining the arrangement of atoms within a crystal, in which a beam of X-rays strikes a crystal and diffracts into many specific directions.
Correct Answer
X-ray crystallographyExplanation
X-ray crystallography is a widely used method for determining the arrangement of atoms within a crystal. It involves directing a beam of X-rays onto a crystal, which causes the X-rays to diffract in specific directions. By analyzing the resulting diffraction pattern, scientists can determine the positions of the atoms in the crystal lattice. This technique has been instrumental in understanding the structure and properties of various materials, including biological macromolecules, inorganic compounds, and minerals.Rate this question:
- 18.
_____ and _____ helped Watson and Crick pair the bases
Correct Answer
John Griffith and Irwin ChargaffExplanation
John Griffith and Irwin Chargaff helped Watson and Crick pair the bases. These two individuals played a crucial role in the discovery of the structure of DNA. John Griffith was a British bacteriologist who conducted experiments on the transformation of bacteria, providing evidence for the genetic material being DNA. Irwin Chargaff, an Austrian-American biochemist, discovered that the amount of adenine is equal to the amount of thymine, and the amount of guanine is equal to the amount of cytosine in DNA. This finding, known as Chargaff's rules, was instrumental in Watson and Crick's development of the double helix model of DNA.Rate this question:
- 19.
The first model was a failure was due to the reason they forgot to include all the water molecules
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The first model's failure was attributed to the omission of all the water molecules. This suggests that the absence of water molecules had a significant impact on the model's success. Therefore, the statement "True" is a correct answer as it aligns with the given explanation.Rate this question:
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