Question

The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance is also known by which alternative name?

Options

• The Morgan Theory of Genetic Linkage

• The Mendelian Theory of Chromosomes

• The Principle of Cytological Heredity

• The Sutton–Boveri Theory of Inheritance

Answer 1

The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance is also known as the Sutton–Boveri Theory of Inheritance, named after Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri who independently proposed and developed the theory in 1902–1903. This naming convention honours both scientists' equal contributions to establishing the physical basis of heredity.