Question

Who gave the term “Heterosis” in 1914?

A Johanssen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Shull Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Mullis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Hugo De Vries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Mendel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The term heterosis was coined by Shull and first proposed in 1914. He used the term to avoid the implication that hybrid vigor was entirely Mendelian in nature.

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