Term chromosome was coined by

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The correct option is D Waldeyer
The term "chromosome" (comes from the Greek word "chroma" meaning colour and "soma" meaning "body", describing their strong staining by particular dyes) was first suggested in 1888 by the German anatomist Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Waldeyer-Hartz.

So, the correct answer is 'Waldeyer'

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