Overview
Monohybrid crosses are a fundamental concept in genetics that help us understand how traits are inherited from one generation to the next. By focusing on a single trait, these crosses allow us to predict the likelihood of offspring inheriting specific characteristics based on the alleles of their pa...
Key Terms
Example: The gene for flower color can have a purple allele or a white allele.
Example: A plant with genotype Aa has one dominant and one recessive allele.
Example: The phenotype of a plant can be purple flowers or white flowers.
Example: AA or aa are homozygous genotypes.
Example: Aa is a heterozygous genotype.
Example: The purple flower allele is dominant over the white flower allele.
Related Topics
Dihybrid Crosses
A genetic cross involving two traits, allowing for the study of inheritance patterns of multiple genes.
intermediateGenetic Variation
The differences in DNA among individuals, which contribute to diversity in traits.
intermediateMendelian Genetics
The study of how traits are inherited according to the laws established by Gregor Mendel.
advancedKey Concepts
AllelesGenotypePhenotypePunnett Square