The term 'gene' was first used by _______?
Correct answer: A. Johannsen
- A. Johannsen
- B. Mendel
- C. Lemark
- D. Cuvier
Explanation
Wilhelm Johannsen introduced the term gene in 1909 for the hereditary unit responsible for a trait. Mendel established the principles of inheritance but used terms such as factors rather than the word gene, making him the likely mistaken choice.
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