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An individual having similar unit factors of a character is

A

Heterozygote

B

Homozygote

C

Dominant

D

Recessive.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes an individual with similar unit factors of a character. In genetics, unit factors refer to alleles, which are different forms of a gene. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Heterozygote - Homozygote - Dominant - Recessive 3. **Defining the Terms**: - **Heterozygote**: An individual with two different alleles for a particular gene (e.g., Aa). - **Homozygote**: An individual with two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa). - **Dominant**: Refers to an allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a different allele (e.g., A in Aa). - **Recessive**: Refers to an allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present (e.g., a in aa). 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - Since the question specifies "similar unit factors," we need to find the term that represents having identical alleles. - Heterozygote is incorrect because it refers to different alleles. - Dominant and recessive refer to the expression of traits rather than the similarity of alleles. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Homozygote**, as it describes an individual with similar unit factors (identical alleles) for a character. **Final Answer**: Homozygote ---
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