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What did William Bateson contribute to the field of biology?

  • His work on genetics

  • His research on photosynthesis

  • His discovery of a new species

  • His theory on relativity

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William Bateson was a British biologist who is considered to be one of the founders of genetics. He was the first to use the term "genetics" and to develop the concept of the gene. Bateson's work on genetics was based on his observations of the inheritance of traits in plants and animals. He also conducted experiments to demonstrate the role of genes in heredity.
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