A 1953 article by this pair says, “The specific pairing we have postulated … suggests a … copying mechanism for the genetic material”

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A 1953 article by this pair says, “The specific pairing we have postulated … suggests a … copying mechanism for the genetic material”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: James Watson and Francis Crick

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The landmark 1953 paper by James Watson and Francis Crick revolutionized the field of genetics by introducing the double helix model of DNA.

Their concept of “specific pairing” explained how the nitrogenous bases in DNA strands match up—adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine. This key insight also laid the foundation for understanding DNA replication, as each DNA strand could act as a template for a new strand.

Their seminal work earned them the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962, cementing their legacy in scientific history.

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