The Unit of Force Called the Newton Is

The unit of force called the newton is:

A) the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kg at a rate of 9.8 m/s²
B) the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kg at a rate of 1 m/s²
C) defined by means of Newton's third law
D) 1 kg of mass
E) 1 kg of force