X-Ray Crystallography
Category : 11th Class
It was developed by the Bragg (1913). They can be used as a tool for determining the arrangement of atoms in various biological molecules. When the X-rays pass through a molecule, they are scattered by the atoms. The diffraction pattern of the X?rays is photographed. Wavelength of X-rays is \[{{1}^{10}}{AA}.\]
The nature of diffraction is related to the orientation of the atoms in the molecule. By using this technique Wilkins et al., 1953 found out details of the DNA molecule for which he was also awarded Nobel Prize along with Watson and Crick in 1962. Kendrew, 1957 by using the same technique studied the molecules of myoglobin.
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