A Monohybrid (1-Gene) Cross Yields 4 Genotypic Classes, and a Dihybrid

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A monohybrid (1-gene) cross yields 4 genotypic classes, and a dihybrid (2-gene) cross yields 16. How many classes are expected from a tetrahybrid (4-gene) cross?

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