James Watson and Francis Crick Started the Field of ________

question 46

Multiple Choice

James Watson and Francis Crick started the field of ________ with their 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA.

• A) Mendelian genetics
• B) transposable genetics
• C) population genetics
• D) genetic inheritance
• E) molecular genetics

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Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing for air passage.

Vocal Cords

Tissue bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sounds for speech and communication.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Brittle Bones

A common term for Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones that are more susceptible to fracture.