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Biology Molecular Basis of Inheritance Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ

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The term 'Nuclein' for the genetic material was used by:

A

Meischer

B

Chargaff

C

Mendel

D

Franklin

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DNA as an acidic substance present in nucleus was first identified by Friedrich Meischer in 1869 . He named it as 'Nuclein'.

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