Asked by Jenica Reams on Apr 24, 2024
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The individual(s) given the most credit for the discovery of the structure of DNA is (are)
A) Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase.
B) James Watson and Francis Crick.
C) Erwin Chargaff.
D) Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins.
E) Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel.
Structure Of DNA
The double helix configuration consisting of two strands wound around each other, with bases paired in the interior.
James Watson
An American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick.
Francis Crick
A British molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist, best known for co-discovering the structure of the DNA molecule in 1953 with James Watson.
- Recognize the contributions of key scientists to our understanding of genetic material and DNA structure
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the contributions of key scientists to our understanding of genetic material and DNA structure
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