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In which year did Wilhelm Johannsen coin the term 'gene' to describe the Mendelian units of heredity?

A. 1909
B. 1900
C. 1920
D. 1910
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
Renowned Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen officially introduced the specific word 'gene' into the scientific lexicon in 1909 to concisely describe the fundamental, indivisible physical units of biological heredity.
This Question Belongs to: General science Biology set 1
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