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Who proposed the chromosomal theory?

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Bateson and Punnet
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Mendel
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Morgan
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Sutton and Boveri
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The correct option is D Sutton and Boveri
The Boveri-Sutton chromosome theory, is a prominent theory of genetics which states that chromosomes are the hereditary units. It elucidates the mechanism underlying the laws of Mendelian inheritance by identifying chromosomes with the paired factors required by Mendel's laws. Chromosomes are the coiled structure composed of DNA which is responsible for the inheritance of characters.

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