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Q. Who coined the term 'chromosome'?

Chhattisgarh PMTChhattisgarh PMT 2004

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The term 'chromosome' was coined by W Waldeyer in $1888$. The chromosomes are capable of self-reproducing and maintaining morphological and physiological properties through successive generations. They are capable of transmitting the contained hereditary material to next generation, so, they are known as 'hereditary vehicles.'