Multiple choice

Which of the following scientists described chromosomes as thread like structures in nucleus?

  1. Mendel

  2. Strasburger

  3. Darwin

  4. Levitzky

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 The chromosomes as thread like structures in nucleus was first described by E. Strasburger in 1975. These thread like structure were called chromosomes (chroma = colour) due to their affinity for basic dyes.