Rosalind Franklin Flashcards
What is Rosalind Franklin best known for?
Her pivotal role in the discovery of the structure of DNA through X-ray diffraction images.
When and where was Rosalind Franklin born?
July 25, 1920, in London, England.
What was the famous X-ray image Rosalind Franklin took called?
Photo 51.
What major scientific discovery did Rosalind Franklin contribute to?
The discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.
What were some of Rosalind Franklin’s other research contributions besides DNA?
She made significant contributions to understanding the structure of viruses and graphite.
What major field did Franklin’s work in X-ray diffraction impact?
Molecular biology.
In what year did Rosalind Franklin die?
1958.
What type of cancer did Rosalind Franklin suffer from?
Ovarian cancer.
What challenges did Rosalind Franklin face during her career?
She faced gender discrimination and her DNA contributions were initially overlooked.
What was the relationship between Franklin’s work and Watson and Crick’s discovery?
Franklin’s X-ray images, particularly Photo 51, were critical for Watson and Crick to propose the double helix structure of DNA.
Why is Rosalind Franklin considered a pioneer for women in science?
She made groundbreaking contributions to DNA research despite facing discrimination in a male-dominated field.
What institution was Rosalind Franklin affiliated with when she conducted her DNA research?
King’s College London.
Which famous scientific prize was awarded to Watson, Crick, and Wilkins but not Rosalind Franklin?
The Nobel Prize in 1962 for the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Why did Rosalind Franklin not receive the Nobel Prize?
Nobel Prizes are not awarded posthumously, and Franklin died in 1958.
What other research fields did Rosalind Franklin contribute to after her DNA work?
She worked on the tobacco mosaic virus and contributed to the field of virology.
