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James Watson, Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins are credited with discovering the structure of DNA in 1953. Watson, Crick, and Franklin shared the 1962 Nobel Price in Medicine; however, Franklin had passed away so Wilkins co-accepted the award for Franklin.

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When did Watson and Crick receive the Nobel Prize and why were there only three recipients?

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Watson and Crick received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for their discovery of the structure of DNA. Maurice Wilkins was also awarded the prize for his contributions to the discovery, specifically his work on X-ray diffraction studies of DNA. The three recipients were awarded the prize together to recognize their joint efforts in the discovery, as only a maximum of three individuals can receive a Nobel Prize in any given category. Rosalind Franklin, who also made significant contributions to the discovery through her work on X-ray crystallography, passed away before the prize was awarded and was thus not eligible for consideration.

What first prompted james watsons desire to solve the structure of dna?

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In 1950, Watson studied x-ray crystallography and was assigned to share an office with Francis Crick. Watson had the idea of using x-ray pattern of proteins on DNA.

How did the ccc help Watson improve his life?

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The CCC, or Civilian Conservation Corps, provided Watson with employment, job skills, and training while also supporting his financial needs during the Great Depression. This opportunity allowed Watson to gain experience, develop a work ethic, and improve his overall well-being by offering stability and a sense of purpose.

What did Watson and Crick use to find DNA?

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Chargaff's realization that A = T and C = G, combined with some crucially important X-ray crystallography work by English researchers Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, contributed to Watson and Crick's understanding of the three-dimensional, double-helical model for the structure of DNA.

Watson and Crick's discovery was also made possible by recent advances in model building (the assembly of possible three-dimensional structures based upon known molecular distances and bond angles).

Using cardboard cutouts representing the individual chemical components of the four bases and other nucleotide subunits, Watson and Crick shifted molecules around on their desktops, as though putting together a puzzle.

How did James Watson change the world?

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He discovered DNA in our bodies.

When did James S. Watson die?

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James S. Watson died in 1952.

When was James F. Watson born?

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James F. Watson was born on 1840-03-15.

When did James Watson Kernohan die?

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James Watson Kernohan died in 1981.

Is a gene shaped like a spiral ladder?

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Yes, chromosomes have Watson and Crick model. which looks like a spiral ladder.

When was Steven James Watson born?

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Steven James Watson was born on November 23, 1986, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.