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Butenandt's Nobel Prize was delayed due to interference by which authority?
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Nazi Government interference caused a delay in Adolf Butenandt's Nobel Prize recognition. Butenandt, a German biochemist, made significant contributions to the field of sex hormones. However, his association with the Nazi regime and involvement in research that aligned with their ideological goals led to scrutiny and controversy.
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