Question

1. what term did mendel use to identify genes?

Explanation:

Gregor Mendel, known as the father of genetics, conducted experiments on pea plants. He used the term "factors" to refer to what we now call genes. These factors are responsible for the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring. Through his experiments, he observed how these factors (genes) are passed on and how they determine the characteristics of the offspring.

Answer:

Factors