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Gene lives near Houston, Texas, and still keeps a body shop where he repairs wrecked cars in his spare time. He still tours some, but does not maintain the hectic schedule he had in the past.

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How did James Watson impact today?

James Watson is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist known for his co-discovery of the structure of DNA. His work paved the way for advancements in genetics and genomics, contributing to fields such as personalized medicine and gene therapy. However, Watson's reputation has been marred by controversial statements about race and intelligence, impacting his legacy in contemporary discussions on ethics and social responsibility in science.


Where are alleles located?

Alleles are located on chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of a cell. They can exist in pairs on homologous chromosomes, with one allele from each parent. Alleles are the different forms of a gene that can code for different traits or characteristics.


What is the relationship between genes and alleles?

The gene loci are the sites where the alleles reside on the DNA strand. Alleles at the same gene locus on each chromosome pair will determine the phenotypic expression of that gene pair. Of course this explanation is incomplete when more complex interactions between alleles come into play


Chromosome is to nucleus as DNA is to?

Cell. DNA is a molecule that is located within the nucleus of a cell, just as chromosomes are structures that also reside within the nucleus.


What scientific discovery spurred the rapid advancements in the fields of genetics?

The discovery of the structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 revolutionized the field of genetics. This discovery provided insights into the molecular basis of heredity, leading to rapid advancements in understanding genetic inheritance, gene expression, and the development of techniques such as gene editing and sequencing.