The three-dimensional structure of DNA was first deciphered based on the work of which of the following individuals? (Select all that apply.)
A) James Watson
B) Francis Crick
C) Maurice Wilkins
D) Thomas Hunt Morgan
E) Rosalind Franklin

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James Watson and Francis Crick are credited with the discovery of the DNA double helix structure. Maurice Wilkins contributed to the discovery through his X-ray diffraction studies. Rosalind Franklin's X-ray crystallography work was critical in revealing the helical structure of DNA. Thomas Hunt Morgan is known for his work on genetics, not the structure of DNA.

The Three-Dimensional Structure of DNA Was First Deciphered Based on the Work