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The discovery of the structure of DNA

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The discovery of the structure of DNA”, from the unit “Heredity and DNA” (Year 7 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which type of cell does **not** store DNA in a nucleus?
  2. What is stored in DNA?
  3. Which of the following statements best describe the structure of DNA?
  4. DNA is passed from parent to offspring during which common life process?
  5. Why was the heredity of features discovered before DNA?
  6. What are the four letters that make up the genetic code?
  7. What did James Watson and Francis Crick discover?
  8. In 1952 what did Rosalind Franklin produce?
  9. What was the name of the scientist in a team with Rosalind Franklin at King's College?
  10. Put these events in the discovery of DNA in the correct order.
  11. Which of the four scientists involved in the discovery of DNA was not awarded the Nobel prize?
  12. All of the DNA in an organism is called the ...

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