Which discovery was determined about DNA from x-ray diffraction data?
A) DNA is uniform in length.
B) DNA is short and narrow.
C) DNA has a repeating pattern.
D) DNA molecules are flat.
E) DNA molecules are round.

Question

Which discovery was determined about DNA from x-ray diffraction data?  
A) DNA is uniform in length.
B) DNA is short and narrow.
C) DNA has a repeating pattern.
D) DNA molecules are flat.
E) DNA molecules are round.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

X-ray diffraction data showed that there is a repeating pattern in the structure of DNA, known as the X-shape. This discovery led to the understanding of the double helix structure of DNA. There is no evidence to support options A, B, D, or E.

Which Discovery Was Determined About DNA from X-Ray Diffraction Data