monohybrid
/ˌmɑnəˈhaɪbrɪd/
noun
- An offspring that is heterozygous for a single pair of genes, resulting from a cross between parents that differ in only one trait.
- A monohybrid is produced when you cross a purebred tall pea plant with a purebred short one.
- In Mendel's experiments, the monohybrid showed only the dominant trait in the first generation.
- The genetics class studied monohybrids to understand how single traits are inherited.
adjective
- Relating to or involving a single pair of contrasting traits.
- Students learned to predict the outcomes of monohybrid inheritance patterns.
- The monohybrid cross is the simplest type of genetic experiment.
- A monohybrid ratio of 3:1 is typical for dominant and recessive traits.
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