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4.Principles of Inheritance and Variation
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Jumping genes in maize were discovered by
A
Hugo de Vries
B
Barbara McClintock
C
T H Morgan
D
Mendel
Solution
Jumping genes' or movable genetic elements were discovered by 'Barbara McClintock' $(1902-92)$ in maize. These 'controlling elements' could move from one location to another on the chromosome.
Standard 12
Biology