Question

Choose the correct statements regarding DNA discovery:
A. Watson, a physicist and Crick, a zoologist were awarded Nobel prize in 1962
B. The data based on X-ray diffraction was used for DNA structure
C. Two nucleotides can be linked in the 5' to 3' direction through phosphodiester bond
D. CsCl gradient is used to measure the densities of DNA

• A. A, B
• B. B, D
• C. C, D
• D. A, C

Hint:

X-ray diffraction played a crucial role in determining the structure of DNA, leading to the discovery of the double helix.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A: Watson, a physicist, and Crick, a zoologist, were awarded the Nobel prize in 1962. This is correct.
B: The data based on X-ray diffraction was used for DNA structure, which is correct.
C: Two nucleotides can be linked in the 5' to 3' direction through a phosphodiester bond, but this is not the best choice for this question.
D: CsCl gradient is used to measure the densities of DNA, which is correct.
Final Answer:
B, D