X-ray diffraction images of DNA
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X-ray diffraction images of DNA are high-resolution photographic patterns that revealed the helical structure of DNA and were crucial in determining its double-helix model.
All labels observed (1)
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| X-ray diffraction images of DNA canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: X-ray diffraction images of DNA Context triple: [Rosalind Franklin, notableWork, X-ray diffraction images of DNA]
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X-rays and Crystal Structure
"X-rays and Crystal Structure" is a foundational scientific work by Lawrence Bragg that explains how X-ray diffraction can be used to determine the atomic structure of crystals.
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The Double Helix (scientific contribution, not the book author)
The Double Helix is the iconic structural model of DNA, revealing its two-stranded, twisted-ladder configuration that underpins modern molecular biology and genetics.
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Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry (historical division)
Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry (historical division) was a former research division at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology focused on the structure, function, and interactions of proteins and nucleic acids in molecular biology.
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D.
Molecular Biology of the Gene
Molecular Biology of the Gene is a landmark molecular biology textbook, co-authored by James Watson, that helped define and systematize modern understanding of DNA structure, gene function, and genetic regulation.
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Acta Crystallographica Section D
Acta Crystallographica Section D is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on biological crystallography, including the structure determination and analysis of biological macromolecules.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: X-ray diffraction images of DNA Target entity description: X-ray diffraction images of DNA are high-resolution photographic patterns that revealed the helical structure of DNA and were crucial in determining its double-helix model.
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A.
X-rays and Crystal Structure
"X-rays and Crystal Structure" is a foundational scientific work by Lawrence Bragg that explains how X-ray diffraction can be used to determine the atomic structure of crystals.
-
B.
The Double Helix (scientific contribution, not the book author)
The Double Helix is the iconic structural model of DNA, revealing its two-stranded, twisted-ladder configuration that underpins modern molecular biology and genetics.
-
C.
Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry (historical division)
Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry (historical division) was a former research division at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology focused on the structure, function, and interactions of proteins and nucleic acids in molecular biology.
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D.
Molecular Biology of the Gene
Molecular Biology of the Gene is a landmark molecular biology textbook, co-authored by James Watson, that helped define and systematize modern understanding of DNA structure, gene function, and genetic regulation.
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E.
Acta Crystallographica Section D
Acta Crystallographica Section D is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on biological crystallography, including the structure determination and analysis of biological macromolecules.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biophysical evidence
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experimental data ⓘ scientific image ⓘ |
| allowMeasurementOf |
DNA fiber density
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distance between stacked base pairs ⓘ helical repeat distance ⓘ number of base pairs per turn ⓘ |
| analyzedBy |
Fourier methods
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Patterson function analysis ⓘ helical diffraction theory ⓘ |
| areInterpretedUsing |
helical diffraction theory of Cochran Crick and Vand
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model building constrained by diffraction data ⓘ |
| basedOn |
X-ray diffraction
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elastic scattering of X-rays by electrons ⓘ |
| canBeProducedBy |
X-ray free-electron laser experiments
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fiber diffraction techniques ⓘ single-crystal X-ray diffraction of DNA fragments ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
Watson and Crick DNA model
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understanding of genetic material ⓘ |
| documentedIn | scientific journals ⓘ |
| historicallyImportantFor |
development of molecular genetics
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discovery of DNA double helix ⓘ |
| influenced | design of later nucleic acid experiments ⓘ |
| providedEvidenceFor |
DNA diameter
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DNA double helix model ⓘ DNA helical pitch ⓘ DNA repeating units ⓘ base pairing regularity ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
DNA A-form
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DNA B-form ⓘ
linked to:
DNA
DNA Z-form ⓘ
linked to:
DNA
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| require |
X-ray source
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crystalline or oriented DNA fibers ⓘ detector or photographic film ⓘ |
| revealed | helical structure of DNA ⓘ |
| showCharacteristic |
X-shaped diffraction pattern
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equatorial reflections ⓘ layer lines ⓘ meridional reflections ⓘ |
| storedAs |
archival photographic plates
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digital image files ⓘ |
| usedFor |
determining DNA structure
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inferring double helix geometry ⓘ measuring helical parameters of DNA ⓘ |
| usedIn |
crystallography
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molecular biology ⓘ structural biology ⓘ |
| visualizedAs |
diffraction pattern
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photographic plate image ⓘ |
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Subject: X-ray diffraction images of DNA Description of subject: X-ray diffraction images of DNA are high-resolution photographic patterns that revealed the helical structure of DNA and were crucial in determining its double-helix model.
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