The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNASince its publication in 1968, The Double Helix has given countless readers a rare and exciting look at one highly significant piece of scientific research-Watson and Crick's race to discover the molecular structure of DNA. |
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Page 83
... out which of the several possible answers would be favored by a hard look at the molecular models them- selves . Both Francis and I , however , knew that the models in the Cavendish would not be completely satisfac- tory . 83 12.
... out which of the several possible answers would be favored by a hard look at the molecular models them- selves . Both Francis and I , however , knew that the models in the Cavendish would not be completely satisfac- tory . 83 12.
Page 84
... completely satisfac- tory . They had been constructed by John some eight- een months before , for the work on the three- dimensional shape of the polypeptide chain . There existed no accurate representations of the groups of atoms ...
... completely satisfac- tory . They had been constructed by John some eight- een months before , for the work on the three- dimensional shape of the polypeptide chain . There existed no accurate representations of the groups of atoms ...
Page 98
... No attempt was made to appeal the verdict . To the relief of Max and John , we refrained from publicly questioning Bragg's decision . An open outcry would reveal that our professor was completely in the dark about 98.
... No attempt was made to appeal the verdict . To the relief of Max and John , we refrained from publicly questioning Bragg's decision . An open outcry would reveal that our professor was completely in the dark about 98.
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