In Which Kind of Cross Could You Expect to Find

question 52

Multiple Choice

In which kind of cross could you expect to find ratios of 1:1:1:1 among the offspring?

• A)monohybrid cross
• B)dihybrid cross
• C)one-trait test cross
• D)two-trait test cross
• E)no cross will yield offspring in 1:1:1:1 ratios

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Definitions:

Zona Pellucida

A thick, transparent membrane surrounding the egg cell of mammals, playing a critical role in fertilization.

Crossing Over

A process during meiosis where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, enhancing genetic diversity.

Diploid Parent Cell

A cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, and is the precursor to gametes in sexual reproduction.

Double Division

A term often related to meiosis, the process by which cells divide to produce gametes (sex cells) involving two rounds of nuclear division resulting in four genetically distinct cells.