The Basic Unit of Heredity is the ________

Question

The basic unit of heredity is the ________.
A) individual
B) gene
C) macromolecule
D) trait
E) none of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

Genes are the basic unit of heredity. They are located on chromosomes and are composed of DNA. The information contained within genes is passed from parents to offspring and determines traits such as eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.