Barbara McClintock

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. When was Barbara McClintock born?June 16, 1902
2. Where was Barbara McClintock born?Hartford, Connecticut, USA
3. What is Barbara McClintock known for?Discovery and detailed characterization of transposable elements ('jumping genes') in maize
4. Who was Barbara McClintock?Barbara McClintock was a scientist born in 1902 who studied corn plants and discovered that genes can move around on chromosomes.
5. What are transposable elements?Transposable elements, also called jumping genes, are pieces of DNA that can change their position on a chromosome.

Cytogenetics: A branch of genetics that studies the structure and function of chromosomes and their relationship to heredity.
Genome: The complete set of genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Maize: The scientific term for corn, a widely cultivated cereal grain.