A Genetic Cross Between Two Individuals Who Are Heterozygous for Two

question 49

Short Answer

A genetic cross between two individuals who are heterozygous for two traits of interest is called a(n) ________.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a fundamental concept in evolutionary biology.

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Nonrandom Mating

A mating pattern in which individuals do not mate by chance, but rather according to their genotypes or phenotypes.

Inbreeding

The mating of closely related individuals, leading to an increase in the probability of offspring inheriting genetic disorders and reduced genetic diversity.