The term factor for gene was coined by

William Baterson

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Johann Mendel

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Johannsen

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F. Griffith

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Solution

The correct option is C Johannsen
Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen coined the word "gene" in 1909 to describe the fundamental units of heredity which were earlier called trait or allele.
So, the correct option is 'Johannsen'.

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