What did Walter Fleming identify during cell division?

Walter Fleming studied the process of cell division. He studied the division into two parts of chromosomes. This process is called mitosis. Walther Flemming - German physician, anatomist, zoologist, founder of cytogenetics.

Answered by MattD | 2024-06-10

Walter Fleming identified the process of mitosis during cell division, observing that chromosomes become visible and organized in a specific manner as the cell prepares to divide. His studies in the late 19th century contributed significantly to the understanding of cell biology and genetics. Fleming's work laid the foundation for the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance, linking chromosomes to heredity.
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Answered by MattD | 2024-10-10