Question

Why are genes termed as unit of heredity​

Answer 1

Answer:

because they contain the characterics of the parents.

genes are formed by the protein(histone).

Answer 2

Genes are termed as unit of heredity due to the following mentioned reasons:

Explanation:

• Genes are passed from parents to offsprings and hence they are are termed as the hereditary molecules.

• Genes depict the particular characteristic of the offspring being produced by the combination of the parental genes. Due to this, genes are termed as hereditary molecules.

• The genes are made up of DNA which makes the genotype and particular phenotype of the organism.