Monohybrid
Monohybrid refers to a type of genetic inheritance that involves the study of a single characteristic or trait, such as hair color or eye color. It involves the mating of two individuals that only differ in one trait of interest.
In monohybrid when we cross plants then the color of the flower of their offspring is controlled by alleles. Each plant has two versions of the gene that controls flower color called alleles. If both alleles are the same, the plant will display that color. If the alleles are different, the dominant allele will be expressed while the recessive allele will be hidden but still present. By observing the offspring, we can see how the alleles are inherited and what patterns they follow.
Difference Between Monohybrid And Dihybrid
Genetics is a branch of biology that studies how traits are passed down from generation to generation. In genetics, the words “monohybrid” and “dihybrid” describe the inheritance of traits in offspring. The terms monohybrid and dihybrid refer to the number of characteristics or traits being studied in a cross between two individuals.