Multiple Choice
In a monohybrid cross, how many different genotypes are possible from the self-fertilization of a plant with genotype aabbcc?
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2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
Monohybrid Cross
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A cross in which only one character is studied is called a(n):
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dihybrid cross
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monohybrid cross
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test cross
D
back cross
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Understand the terminology used in genetics for different types of crosses. A 'cross' refers to the mating or breeding experiment between two organisms to study the inheritance of traits.
Identify what is meant by 'one character' in the problem. A character refers to a specific trait or feature, such as flower color or seed shape.
Recall that a 'monohybrid cross' involves studying the inheritance of a single character or trait, typically involving two alleles (variants) of a gene.
Recognize that a 'dihybrid cross' involves studying two different characters simultaneously, each with two alleles.
Conclude that since the problem specifies only one character is studied, the correct term for this type of cross is a 'monohybrid cross'.
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