Question

Who used the word "chromosome"

• A. Huxley
• B. Flemming 1888
• C. Kollikar 1888
• D. Waldeyer 1888

Answer 1

The correct option is D Waldeyer 1888

Johannsen coined the term phenotype and genotype and conducted his pure line experiment in genetics.

Waldeyer 1888 used the term chromosome to describe certain structures that form during the process of cell division.

Benda coined the term mitochondria to describe their tendency to form long chains.

Flemming coined the term chromatin and mitosis, and also described the threadlike structure in the cell nucleus that was later named chromosome.

So, the correct option is 'Waldeyer 1888'.