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The word 'Chromosome' was coined by

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Benda

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Waldeyer

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Robert Hooke

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T.H. Morgan

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The correct option is B Waldeyer
The word chromosome comes from the Greek words 'chroma' for colour and 'soma' for body, describing their strong staining by particular dyes. The term was coined by von Waldeyer-Hartz.
So, the correct option is 'Waldeyer'.

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