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- Plant Breeding and Geneticsagriculture-mcqs › plant-breeding-and-genetics
- Published
- 30 Mar 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The term 'chromosome' was first coined by Waldeyer, distinguishing these structures during cell division. Other scientists like Van Beneden and Theodor Boveri contributed to chromosome research, but the naming credit goes to Waldeyer.
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- 2.Besides replicating into another DNA strand, DNA also functions as a _____ for synthesizing mRNA.
- 3.What is the term for a fully developed ovule?
- 4.Who claimed that "sports" hold no importance in the process of evolution?
- 5.During spermatogenesis, what does a spermatogonium develop into as it grows larger?
- 6.What factor influences the drying ability of an oil?
- 7.Which type of RNA serves as the template during the process of translation?
- 8.What was the first technique used in the breeding of plants?