Question

(30 points)
What are genes?

A. The ovservable characteristic.
B. The expressed trait.
C. The basic unit of inheritance.
D. The measurable factor.

Answer 1

C) Basic unit of inheritance

Genes can be inherited by offspring from parent. They can determine a characteristic/trait, but usually many genes influence each. Genes can't be "measured" with a unit.

Answer 2

The answer is C. Genes are the basic unit of inheritance as they define our DNA and determine our characteristics.