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In which year did Walther Flemming coined the term ‘chromatin’ for the stained substance found in the cell nucleus?
Question

In which year did Walther Flemming coined the term ‘chromatin’ for the stained substance found in the cell nucleus?

A.

1900

B.

1840

C.

1849

D.

1879

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) 1879.
Walther Flemming coined the term 'chromatin' in 1879. He used this term to describe the thread-like material in the cell nucleus that becomes visible after staining. Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins and plays a crucial role in cell division and the regulation of gene expression.
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Walther Flemming: A German biologist known for his pioneering work in cytogenetics, including the discovery of chromatin and the detailed description of the process of mitosis.
Chromatin: A complex of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, which condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.

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