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The term 'biology' was coined by :...

The term 'biology' was coined by :

A

Aristotle

B

Lamarck and Treviranus

C

Darwin

D

Louis Pasteur and Robert Hooke

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the origin of the term 'biology' and who coined it. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided include famous scientists such as Aristotle, Lamarck, Darwin, Louis Pasteur, and Robert Brown. 3. **Evaluating Each Scientist**: - **Aristotle**: Known as the "Father of Biology" for his classification of living organisms, but he did not coin the term 'biology'. - **Lamarck**: An evolutionist who contributed to the theory of evolution but is not solely credited with coining the term. - **Darwin**: Known for his theory of natural selection, but he did not coin the term either. - **Louis Pasteur**: Known for his work in microbiology and pasteurization, but he did not coin the term 'biology'. - **Triviranus**: Along with Lamarck, he is credited with the first use of the term 'biology'. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that the term 'biology' was coined by Lamarck and Triviranus. 5. **Final Answer**: The term 'biology' was coined by Lamarck and Triviranus. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the origin of the term 'biology' and who coined it. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided include famous scientists such as Aristotle, Lamarck, Darwin, Louis Pasteur, and Robert Brown. 3. **Evaluating Each Scientist**: - **Aristotle**: Known as the "Father of Biology" for his classification of living organisms, but he did not coin the term 'biology'. ...
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