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Rosalind Franklin is the only female scientist named in GCSE and National 5 science exam specifications in the UK, according to new research. A Cambridge study found that of the 86 scientists named by UK exam boards, the English chemist, whose work in the 1950s helped reveal the structure of DNA, was the only woman. Exam specifications set out the skills and knowledge students are expected to have gained by the end of their course and how they will be assessed. Exam boards said there was "a clear need for greater representation in science qualifications". Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read more. #Education #Exams #Science #BBCNews

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