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Gregor Johann Mendel established that traits are inherited through genes through his pea plant experiments, founding modern genetics. Thomas Hunt Morgan later confirmed this with fruit flies, showing genes are on chromosomes.

Maggi noodles is manufactured by Nestle, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate. The brand was acquired by Nestle in 1947 and has since become one of its most recognizable instant food products globally.

T.H. Morgan won the Nobel Prize in 1933 for his work on genetics using the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogarium), demonstrating that genes are located on chromosomes. G.J. Mendel founded genetics earlier, Eugene Simpson is not a known geneticist, and Charles Darwin proposed natural selection.

Coimbatore and Pollachi are both major cities in Tamil Nadu. The approximate distance between them is around 40 km by road, making option B correct.

DNA is composed of nucleotide monomers linked together in a chain. Each nucleotide contains a phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, and nitrogenous base.

Maggi instant noodles are branded as 'Maggi Mee' in various Asian countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, making option A correct.

Bharathiyar University's main campus is located in Marudhamalai, on the outskirts of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu.

Carcinogens are substances or agents that can cause cancer by damaging DNA or disrupting cellular metabolism, making option B the correct term.

The massive Vinayagar (Ganesha) Temple in Coimbatore is situated in Puliyakulam, known for its enormous idol of Lord Ganesha, making option C correct.

Maggi instant noodles are designed to cook quickly - approximately 2 minutes in boiling water, as indicated on the product packaging, making option A correct.