Where was Christian de Duve born?
Thames Ditton, England
Brussels, Belgium
Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Answer
Thames Ditton, England is the birthplace of Christian de Duve, a renowned cytologist and biochemist. Born in 1917, de Duve made significant contributions to the understanding of cell structure and function. His research focused on lysosomes, organelles responsible for cellular digestion, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1974.
Unlocking the Cell: The Life and Legacy of Christian de Duve
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