Thomas Hunt Morgan
Scientist
1866-09-25
Books by Thomas Hunt Morgan
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The theory of the gene
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Genetics & developmental biology
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Evolution and Genetics
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Quotes by Thomas Hunt Morgan
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For each chromosome contributed by the sperm there is a corresponding chromosome contributed by the egg, there are two chromosomes of each kind, which together constitute a pair.
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The egg of every species of animal or plant carries a definite number of bodies called chromosomes. The sperm carries the same number. Consequently, when the sperm unites with the egg, the fertilized egg will contain the double number of chromosomes.
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