Which of the following term was used by Mendel for genes?

Factors

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DNA

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Factors
Gregor Mendel is the father of genetics. When he explained about heredity for the first time ever, the term "Gene" which is now being used, was not given. According to his explanations, he called them 'Factors' which are otherwise known as Genes.

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