Asked in a 1953 paper

Who coined the term genetic flexibility and phenotypic flexibility___________________?

Correct answer: A. Thoday (1953)

  • A. Thoday (1953)
  • B. Hardy (1908)
  • C. Salisbury (1940)
  • D. Muller (1950)

Explanation

Thoday used the terms genetic flexibility and phenotypic flexibility to describe the capacity for genetic change and observable adjustment, respectively. This terminology is associated with his 1953 work.

Written and checked by , editorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Practise Plant Breeding and Genetics

329 free Plant Breeding and Genetics MCQs from Agriculture, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Agriculture questions like this

Agriculture is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Plant Breeding and Genetics questions