FAQ About Linus Pauling
How did Linus Pauling contribute to the field of molecular biology?
Linus Pauling made significant contributions to molecular biology through his proposal of the alpha-helix structure in proteins. His work on protein structures helped establish the field of molecular biology and paved the way for the discovery of DNA's double-helix structure. Pauling's use of X-ray crystallography was instrumental in these breakthroughs.
