Genetic Terms, Monohybrid and Test Crosses
Alleles found at the same locus. on homologous chromosomes,
- Homozygotes (pure breds)
- Heterozgote (hybrid)
- Dominant Allele
is expressed in a homozygote and heterozygote
- Recessive Allele
is only expressed in a homozygote.
- Phenotype (appearance)
- Genotype (combination of alleles)
- Monohybrid Cross -one characteristic is used
- Dihybrid Cross - two characteristics are used
- Segregation and Independent Assortment of Alleles when the alleles
are on separate chromosomes.
To Menu or Monohybrid Cross
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