Alexander R. Todd (1907-1997) was a Scottish biochemist known for his significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in the study of nucleotides and nucleic acids. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1957 for his work on the structure and function of nucleic acids. His research helped lay the groundwork for our understanding of genetic material and has had a lasting impact on molecular biology and biochemistry.
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