george beadle
Definition
- Proper noun:
- George Beadle: A United States biologist renowned for his groundbreaking discovery of how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes. He was a key figure in the development of modern genetics.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- George Beadle shared the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on gene function.
- The experiments conducted by George Beadle and Edward Tatum demonstrated the "one gene-one enzyme" hypothesis.
Advanced Usage
- "Beadle's work": Refers to the collective research and discoveries made by George Beadle, particularly in biochemical genetics.
- Beadle's work laid the foundation for understanding the relationship between genes and proteins.
Variants and Related Words
- Beadle and Tatum experiment (noun phrase): The famous series of experiments using the bread mold that demonstrated genes control specific biochemical steps.
- The Beadle and Tatum experiment is a classic study in genetics textbooks.
Synonyms
- Geneticist: A scientist who specializes in genetics.
- Nobel laureate: A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize.
Related Phrases
- "One gene-one enzyme hypothesis": The concept, largely developed from Beadle's research, that each gene is responsible for producing a single, specific enzyme.
- Although refined, the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis was a pivotal idea stemming from George Beadle's research.
Noun
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United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989)
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