Question

Who discovered Mitosis ?

• A. Walther Fleming
• B. August Weismann
• C. Charles Darwin
• D. Lamark

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve this problem, we need to identify the scientist who discovered mitosis.

1. Discovery of Mitosis:
Mitosis is the process of cell division in which a single eukaryotic cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells. It was discovered by the German biologist Walther Fleming in the late 19th century. He is credited with being the first to observe and describe the stages of mitosis in detail, particularly during his studies on salamander embryos.

2. Evaluating the Options:
(A) Walther Fleming – Correct ✅ (He discovered mitosis.)
(B) August Weismann – Incorrect (Known for his work on the germ plasm theory.)
(C) Charles Darwin – Incorrect (Known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, not mitosis.)
(D) Lamarck – Incorrect (Known for his theory of inheritance of acquired traits.)

Final Answer:
The correct option is (A) Walther Fleming.