Question

The term Bioinformatics was coined by

• A. J.D Watson
• B. Pauline Hogeweg
• C. Margaret Dayhoff
• D. Frederic Sanger

Hint:

• Bioinformatics An interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data, especially large and complex data sets (e.g., genomic, proteomic).
• Term coined by Paulien Hogeweg and Ben Hesper.
• Margaret Dayhoff was a pioneer in developing early bioinformatics tools and databases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The term "Bioinformatics" was coined by Pauline Hogeweg. She introduced this term in the 1970s to describe the study of informatic processes in biotic systems. Bioinformatics involves the application of computer technology to manage and analyze biological data, aiding in understanding biological information and relationships.

Among the provided options, Pauline Hogeweg is recognized for this contribution:

• J.D Watson
• Pauline Hogeweg
• Margaret Dayhoff
• Frederic Sanger