Mendel concluded that each pea has two units for each character, and each gamete contains one unit.Mendel's "unit" is now referred to as a
A) gene.
B) character.
C) trait.
D) genotype.
E) phenotype.

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Mendel's "unit" is now known as a gene, which is a segment of DNA that encodes for a particular trait or characteristic. This term is widely used in modern genetics and is the basis for our understanding of heredity.

Mendel Concluded That Each Pea Has Two Units for Each