Multiple Choice
How are X rays used in the technique of X-ray diffraction?
A) The scattering of X rays by a purified form of a molecule reveals its structure.
B) DNA strands are separated by X-ray energy, revealing the order of bases.
C) Cells are broken open to release chromosomes by being bombarded with X rays.
D) The X rays are used to mutate DNA to determine the location of genes.
E) Enzymes are destroyed by X rays, revealing the order of steps in metabolism.
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