What Do We Mean When We Use the Terms Monohybrid

question 65

Multiple Choice

What do we mean when we use the terms monohybrid cross and dihybrid cross?

• A) A monohybrid cross involves a single parent, whereas a dihybrid cross involves two parents.
• B) A monohybrid cross produces a single progeny, whereas a dihybrid cross produces two progeny.
• C) A dihybrid cross involves organisms that are heterozygous for two characters and a monohybrid cross involves only one.
• D) A monohybrid cross is performed for one generation, whereas a dihybrid cross is performed for two generations.
• E) A monohybrid cross results in a 9:3:3:1 ratio whereas a dihybrid cross gives a 3:1 ratio.

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