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The word 'Gene' was coined by:
The word 'Gene' was coined by:
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Johannsen's work on plant breeding led to the introduction of the term 'gene' as a unit of heredity.
Updated On: Oct 28, 2025
- Mendel
- Johannsen
- Lamarck
- Darwin
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The term 'gene' was coined by the Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909.
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