AGB-0048
QUESTION
The word gene was coined by the scientist?
OPTIONS
(A) Johannsen
(B) Bateson
(C) H.J Muller
(D) V. Nageli
ANSWER
(A) Johannsen
EXPLANATION
Wilhelm Johannsen coined the term 'gene' in the early twentieth century as part of his work distinguishing genotype and phenotype. Bateson contributed extensively to genetics and popularized related terminology, Muller is known for mutation research, and Nägeli made important botanical and heredity observations but did not coin the term gene.
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