Who was Theodor Heinrich Boveri?
Q: Who was Theodor Heinrich Boveri?
A: Theodor Heinrich Boveri was a German biologist who made discoveries in cytology, embryology, and genetics.
Q: What was Boveri's career devoted to?
A: Boveri's career was devoted to the processes whereby a new individual arises from parental reproductive materials.
Q: What did Boveri's work with sea urchins show?
A: Boveri's work with sea urchins showed that it was necessary to have all chromosomes present in order for proper development of the embryo to take place.
Q: What was Boveri's significant discovery in 1888?
A: In 1888, Boveri made the significant discovery of the centrosome, which he described as the especial organ of cell division.
Q: What is the Boveri-Sutton chromosome theory?
A: The Boveri-Sutton chromosome theory states that chromosomes are the carriers of genetic information, and that their proper segregation during cell division is necessary for the normal functioning of cells.
Q: What was Boveri's discovery in the embryonic development of the nematode Parascaris?
A: Boveri discovered the phenomenon of chromatin diminution during embryonic development of the nematode Parascaris.
Q: What contributions did Boveri make to the field of genetics?
A: Boveri's contributions to genetics include his work with sea urchins, the discovery of the centrosome, and the phenomenon of chromatin diminution during embryonic development of the nematode Parascaris.
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