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Scientists of DNA

The document discusses several scientists and their discoveries relating to DNA between 1866-1953 including: Gregor Mendel discovered principles of heredity in pea plants in 1866, Friedrich Miescher isolated nucleic acids in 1869, Albrecht Kossel identified the four bases of DNA in 1878, and Frederik Griffith discovered bacterial transformation in 1928. Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase confirmed DNA as the genetic material in 1952 using bacteriophages. Francis Crick and James Watson revealed the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 providing a model for genetic storage and replication. Rosalind Franklin produced X-ray images in the early 1950s revealing DNA's double helix structure.

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Scientists of DNA

The document discusses several scientists and their discoveries relating to DNA between 1866-1953 including: Gregor Mendel discovered principles of heredity in pea plants in 1866, Friedrich Miescher isolated nucleic acids in 1869, Albrecht Kossel identified the four bases of DNA in 1878, and Frederik Griffith discovered bacterial transformation in 1928. Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase confirmed DNA as the genetic material in 1952 using bacteriophages. Francis Crick and James Watson revealed the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 providing a model for genetic storage and replication. Rosalind Franklin produced X-ray images in the early 1950s revealing DNA's double helix structure.

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Gregor Mendel (1866) Friedrich Miescher (1869)

 Gregor Mendel made his discoveries between 1856 and 1863.


 He discovered the principles of heredity through experiments with pea
plants.
 Mendel's key findings included the laws of segregation, independent
assortment, and dominance.
 His work laid the groundwork for understanding genes and inheritance.
 Mendel's experiments were deliberate and not accidental.
 He used controlled crosses between pea plant varieties to observe
inheritance patterns.

Albrecht Kossel (1878) Frederik Griffith (1928)

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Alfred Hershey & Martha Chase (1952) Francis Crick and James D. Watson

 Year of Discovery: 1953


 Year of Discovery: 1952
 Discovery: Revealed the double helix structure of DNA.
 Discovery: Confirmed DNA as the genetic material using bacteriophages.
 Contribution to Understanding DNA: Provided a model for genetic
 Helped Understanding of DNA: Demonstrated DNA's role in heredity and information storage and replication.
viral replication.
 Accidental Discovery: No, it was a deliberate effort.
 Accidental Discovery: No, it was a deliberate experiment.
 Experiment Description: Utilized existing data and model-building
 Experiment Description: Labelled DNA with radioactive phosphorus and techniques to propose the structure of DNA based on X-ray images and
protein coat with radioactive sulphur. Infected bacteria with labelled chemical principles.
viruses, then separated viral protein coats from bacteria. Found only
radioactive DNA entered bacteria, proving its genetic role.

Rosalind Franklin

 Year of Discovery: Early 1950s


 Discovery: Produced X-ray diffraction images revealing DNA's double helix
structure.
 Contribution to Understanding DNA: Her images provided crucial evidence
guiding the understanding of DNA's structure.
 Accidental Discovery: No, it was part of her deliberate research.
 Experiment Description: Used X-ray crystallography to study DNA fibers,
revealing their helical nature.
What year was the discovery made?
1. What did they actually discover?
2. How did this help to create a greater understanding of DNA?
3. Was it an accidental discovery?
4. Explain what their experiment was.

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