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Barbara McClintock Quiz
Unraveling the Mystery of Barbara McClintock: A Scientist Ahead of Her Time Quiz
Updated: Mar 09, 2024
Unravel the mysteries of the brilliant Barbara McClintock! Test your knowledge on the groundbreaking American scientist who revolutionized genetics with her pioneering work in cytogenetics. Let's get scientific!
This Barbara McClintock quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 31 challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Find out how much you really know.
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Physics
Botany
Psychology
Cytogenetics
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Yale University
Harvard University
Stanford University
Cornell University
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Animal Behavior
Microbiology
Maize Cytogenetics
Human Anatomy
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1989
1983
1980
1986
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Technique For Isolating DNA
Technique For Visualizing Human Cells
Technique For Analyzing RNA
Technique For Visualizing Maize Chromosomes
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Bacterial Growth
Protein Synthesis
Chromosomes In Maize
Brain Function
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Genetic Recombination By Crossing-over During Meiosis
Inheritance Of Acquired Traits
Replication Of DNA
Function Of The Mitochondria
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French Academy Of Sciences
European Molecular Biology Organization
British Royal Society
National Academy Of Sciences
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DNA Replication
Mutation
Transposition
Genetic Drift
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1950
1959
1956
1953
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Geology
Ethnobotany
Oceanography
Meteorology
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Australia
South America
India
China
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In The 2000s
In The 1990s
In The 1980s
In The 1960s And 1970s
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Discovery Of The Antibiotic Penicillin
Discovery Of The Structure Of DNA
Discovery Of The Polio Vaccine
Discovery Of Genetic Transposition
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Only Barbara McClintock
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How Genes Mutate Over Time
The Structure Of The DNA
How Chromosomes Change During Reproduction In Maize
The Effects Of Radiation On Human Cells
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Chromosome And DNA Structure
DNA Structure And Physical Traits
Regions Of Chromosome And Physical Traits
Maize Yield And Chromosome
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Their Roles In The Conservation Of Genetic Information
Their Function During Cell Division
Their Roles In Protein Synthesis
Their Connection With Aging
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How Genes Determine Physical Characteristics
The Process Of Cell Division
How DNA Replicates
How Genes Mutate
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That It Can Be Altered By The Environment
That It Changes From One Generation Of Maize Plants To The Next
That It Is Influenced By The Food The Organism Consumes
That It Is Constant In All Organisms
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Due To Skepticism Of Her Research
She Lost Interest In Her Work
Her Research Was Already Complete
She Shifted Her Focus On Teaching
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Their Genetic Mutations
Their Nutritional Value
Their Resilience Against Pests
Their Cytogenetics And Ethnobotany
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In The 2010s
In The 2000s
In The 1980s And 1990s
In The 1960s And 1970s
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No
Yes
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DNA Replication
Mitosis
Crossing-over During Meiosis
Cellular Respiration
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Yes
No
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They Replicate Genetic Information
They Conserve Genetic Information
They Translate Genetic Information
They Mutate Genetic Information
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Genes Can Turn Physical Characteristics On And Off
Genes Remain Constant Throughout Generations
Genetic Codes Can Be Transferred Through Plasmids
Genes Have No Impact On Physical Characteristics
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Her Work Was Posthumously Published
Others Confirmed Her Mechanisms Of Genetic Change And Protein Expression
Her Findings Were Restated At Conferences
Her Research Was Re-examined
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Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
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Oct 27, 2019
Sep 2, 1992
Jan 9, 2004
Jan 1, 1980
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