Sutton's Chromosome Theory

Sutton's Chromosome Theory states that genes, which carry our hereditary information, are located on chromosomes—the structures within cells that organize and carry genetic material. This theory explains how traits are inherited, proposing that chromosomes behave and segregate during cell division, matching Mendel’s patterns of inheritance. Essentially, Sutton showed that chromosomes are the physical basis for genes, linking the physical structures in cells to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring, helping us understand the genetic foundation of heredity.