1861 – 1912

Nettie Stevens

American geneticist (1861–1912)

geneticistzoologistlibrarian

Born

1861-07-07, Cavendish

Died

1912-05-04

Birthplace state

Vermont

Biography

Nettie Stevens, born in Cavendish, Vermont in 1861, worked as a geneticist, zoologist, and librarian. In 1905, she observed that male mealworms produced two kinds of sperm differing in chromosome size, and that sperm carrying the larger chromosome produced female offspring while sperm carrying the smaller chromosome produced male offspring. The chromosome pair she studied became known as the X and Y chromosomes. She died on May 4, 1912.

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Nettie Stevens is recorded as a geneticist, a zoologist and a librarian, born in Vermont (1861–1912).

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Frequently asked about Nettie Stevens

Who was Nettie Stevens?

Nettie Stevens was American geneticist (1861–1912), born in Vermont (1861 – 1912).

When and where was Nettie Stevens born?

Nettie Stevens was born on 1861-07-07 in Cavendish.

When did Nettie Stevens die?

Nettie died on 1912-05-04.

What was Nettie Stevens known for?

Nettie Stevens is recorded as a geneticist, a zoologist and a librarian.

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