STANDARDZoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
STANDARD Zoology DNA Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Who amongst the following scientists had no contribution in the development of the double helix model for the structure of DNA?
A
Rosalind Franklin
B
Maurice Wilkins
C
Erwin Chargaff
D
Meselson and Stahl
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Meselson and Stahl are known for their experiment demonstrating the semi-conservative replication of DNA, not for the development of the double helix model.
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