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NCERT · Class 12 · Biology · Principles of Inheritance and VariationWhat is the chromosomal theory of inheritance proposed by?

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The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri in 1902.

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Option : Mendel and Correns

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Option 1: Sutton and Boveri (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Watson and Crick

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Option 3: Bateson and Punnett

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