Mendel Concluded That Each Pea Has Two Units for Each

question 223

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Stretch Reflexes

Reflex actions initiated by stretching the muscles, which in turn respond by contracting, contributing to posture and locomotion.

Proper Posture

The alignment and positioning of the body in a way that reduces stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments during activity or at rest.

Lateral Gray Horns

Regions located in the spinal cord that contain neuron cell bodies involved in the control of autonomic (involuntary) functions.

Autonomic Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that control involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, part of the autonomic nervous system.