The unit of inheritance according to Mendel is referred as
A. Gene
B. Factor
C. Allele
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The unit of inheritance according to Mendel is referred to as a Factor.A specific unit factor exists for each trait (tall gene and dwarf gene). Each diploid individual has two unit factors, one of which was inherited from each parent. Factors occur in pairs; therefore, three combinations are possible: two tall, two dwarf, or one of each.
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