The term "Gene" was coined by

A)
Morgon
B)
Johannson
C)
Mendel
D)
Hugo de Veris

Correct Answer :   Johannson

Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen coined the word gene to describe the Mendelian units of heredity. He also made the distinction between the outward appearance of an individual (phenotype) and its genetic traits (genotype).

Published On : June 11, 2021