Who used genetics to describe the study of heredity first?
Charles Darwin
Hugo de Vries
Gregor Mendel
William Bateson
Answer
The term genetics was first coined by British biologist William Bateson in 1905, from the Greek word "genēs" (γένεσις), meaning "origin". Bateson was a pioneer in the field of genetics, and his work helped to establish the basic principles of heredity.
Unveiling the Legacy: The William Bateson Quiz
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