Question

what term did mendel use to describe the factors (now known as genes) responsible for inheritance? chromosomes discrete factors dna strands cells

Explanation:

Mendel used the term "discrete factors" to describe the units responsible for inheritance. Chromosomes were not known in Mendel's time. DNA strands were discovered much later. Cells are the basic units of life but not the specific term Mendel used for inheritance factors.

Answer:

discrete factors