Question

Which of the following set is wrongly matched?

• A. Bateson - coined genetics
• B. Nilson Ehle - quantitative inheritance
• C. Sutton and Boveri - location of genes on chromosomes
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Nilson Ehle studied inheritance of quantitative traits in wheat. A trait governed by more than one gene where dominant allele of each gene express only a part of trait and the full trait is expressed only in presence of dominant alleles of all multiple genes, is called as polygenic or quantitative inheritance. Bateson coined the term "genetics” as the branch of science that studies mode of inheritance and variations among individuals. Sutton and Boveri showed that behaviour of chromosomes during meiosis can explain Mendel’s rules of inheritance and gave chromosomal theory of heredity which states that genes are located on chromosomes. All sets are correctly matched.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.