The word gene is derived (via pangene) from the Ancient Greek word γένος (génos) meaning "race, offspring". Gene was coined in 1909 by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen to describe the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity, while the related word genetics was first used by William Bateson in 1905. COUNT 5
QSN1 What ancient Greek word is the word 'gene' derived from? ANS1 γένος (génos) QSN2 What does the ancient Greek word 'génos' mean? ANS2 "race, offspring" QSN3 What Danish botanist coined the word 'gene'? ANS3 Wilhelm Johannsen QSN4 What was the word 'gene' used to describe in 1909? ANS4 the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity QSN5 Who first used the word 'genetics' in 1905? ANS5 William Bateson