The term chromosome was introduced byA) StrasburgerB) BendaC) WaldeyerD) Hofmeister

The term "chromosome" was introduced by Waldeyer.

Here’s a detailed explanation:

Waldeyer was a German anatomist and histologist. In 1888, he coined the term "chromosome" to describe the structures observed under the microscope that carry genetic material. He named them "chromosomes" because they were brightly stained by certain dyes (in Greek, "chroma" means color).
The other options:

Strasburger: He is known for his work in plant cytology but did not introduce the term "chromosome."
Benda: He contributed to the study of cell biology but was not the one to name chromosomes.
Hofmeister: He was a botanist, but he did not coin the term "chromosome."
Thus, the correct answer is C) Waldeyer.