The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance Was Proposed Independently by

question 29

Multiple Choice

The chromosome theory of inheritance was proposed independently by

• A) Sutton and Boveri.
• B) Bateson and Morgan.
• C) Hershey and Chase.
• D) Watson and Crick.
• E) Mendel and Correns.

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Definitions:

Gnetophytes

A group of seed plants that are characterized by unique features distinguishing them from other gymnosperms, with three distinct genera: Gnetum, Welwitschia, and Ephedra.

Angiosperms

A large group of flowering plants whose seeds are enclosed within a fruit, comprising a vast majority of plant species.

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary.

Naked Seeds

Seeds not enclosed in an ovary or fruit, typical of gymnosperms like pine trees.