1. Francis Crick
Crick discovered the relative distances of the repetitive elements in the DNA molecule, and the dimensions of the monoclinic unit cell which indicated that the molecule was in two matching parts, running in opposite directions. He also, in collaboration with Watson discovered the material that our genes are made of and put forward the model of the double helix DNA structure which included the measurements of the angels formed by different chemical bonds. Crick in collaboration with Watson showed that DNA could produce exact copies of itself and carry genetic information. Crick elaborated on the implications of the double helical structure of DNA by stating that the sequences of the bases in DNA form a code by which genetic …show more content…
The model identified by Watson and Crick differed from the model previously identified as the model was a double helix structure as compared to the others which were either had distances that were too small as seen in van der Waal’s version of the DNA structure which made the forces that hold the structure together unclear especially the negatively charged phosphates near the axel which repelled each other. I do not think that Rosalind Franklin received enough acknowledgements from Watson and Crick. Watson and Crick were very ignorant towards the fact that Franklin was the funding member to their project as her research stimulated their discovery. Had they not seen the picture of Photo 51, Watson and Crick could have possibly taken longer to complete their research or even worse not completed it all. They all agreed that the work would be published solely as Watsons and Cricks, disregarding Franklin’s hard work and effort. Watson later went on to criticise Franklin as a person by calling her “unattractive’ and “cruel”, this just showed how unappreciative he was of Franklin and her research which ultimately led to the highlight of his …show more content…
Without the discovery of DNA several technologies and practical applications would have not been discovered as the structure of DNA has to be known for all of these to be effective, and all these discoveries contribute immensely to how we live as humans on this earth.
• In the field of Forensic, DNA plays a large role in the solving of cases especially in those of murder, theft and rape. The impact of DNA in forensic allows for the guilt or innocence of the suspect to be determined especially in instances where the identification of the victim can occur when their condition is unfamiliar to friends and family. So the discovery of DNA in the Forensic field has allowed for the accurate safeguarding of society through the criminal justice system.
• Without the discovery of DNA in the field of Agriculture then breeders would not be able to facilitate the breeding of animals that have a better resistance to diseases. The discovery also allows the problem of micronutrient deficiency to be addressed as the farmers to provide products that are higher in nutrition, which play a big role in countries such as Somalia, where the food that the population consumes consists of a small range of staple foods that are low in nutritional
Crick discovered the relative distances of the repetitive elements in the DNA molecule, and the dimensions of the monoclinic unit cell which indicated that the molecule was in two matching parts, running in opposite directions. He also, in collaboration with Watson discovered the material that our genes are made of and put forward the model of the double helix DNA structure which included the measurements of the angels formed by different chemical bonds. Crick in collaboration with Watson showed that DNA could produce exact copies of itself and carry genetic information. Crick elaborated on the implications of the double helical structure of DNA by stating that the sequences of the bases in DNA form a code by which genetic …show more content…
The model identified by Watson and Crick differed from the model previously identified as the model was a double helix structure as compared to the others which were either had distances that were too small as seen in van der Waal’s version of the DNA structure which made the forces that hold the structure together unclear especially the negatively charged phosphates near the axel which repelled each other. I do not think that Rosalind Franklin received enough acknowledgements from Watson and Crick. Watson and Crick were very ignorant towards the fact that Franklin was the funding member to their project as her research stimulated their discovery. Had they not seen the picture of Photo 51, Watson and Crick could have possibly taken longer to complete their research or even worse not completed it all. They all agreed that the work would be published solely as Watsons and Cricks, disregarding Franklin’s hard work and effort. Watson later went on to criticise Franklin as a person by calling her “unattractive’ and “cruel”, this just showed how unappreciative he was of Franklin and her research which ultimately led to the highlight of his …show more content…
Without the discovery of DNA several technologies and practical applications would have not been discovered as the structure of DNA has to be known for all of these to be effective, and all these discoveries contribute immensely to how we live as humans on this earth.
• In the field of Forensic, DNA plays a large role in the solving of cases especially in those of murder, theft and rape. The impact of DNA in forensic allows for the guilt or innocence of the suspect to be determined especially in instances where the identification of the victim can occur when their condition is unfamiliar to friends and family. So the discovery of DNA in the Forensic field has allowed for the accurate safeguarding of society through the criminal justice system.
• Without the discovery of DNA in the field of Agriculture then breeders would not be able to facilitate the breeding of animals that have a better resistance to diseases. The discovery also allows the problem of micronutrient deficiency to be addressed as the farmers to provide products that are higher in nutrition, which play a big role in countries such as Somalia, where the food that the population consumes consists of a small range of staple foods that are low in nutritional