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Monohybrid cross

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A genetic cross between homozygous individuals but with different alleles for a single gene locus of interest


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Monohybrid cross is one of the methods used by the geneticist, Gregor Mendel, in his garden peas experiments. Through it, he was able to determine the distribution of characteristics in the second filial generation after crossing two homozygotes (the P-generation).


Word origin: mono- (single)

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Re: phenotype and genotype ratio

... again :D I'm confused about phenotype and genotype ratio after you do a monohybrid cross. for example, after the cross, I have RR Rr Rr rr, the genotype is 1:2:1 and the phenotype ...

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by Brittney
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:43 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: phenotype and genotype ratio
Replies: 19
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I still do not understand How to get the F2 Generation

its not a monohybrid crosss.... in monohybrid cross single trait IS crossed to.. as (HERE A, B CORRESPONDS TO A COMMON PHENOTYPE LIK ...

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by pavi
Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:29 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: I still do not understand How to get the F2 Generation
Replies: 3
Views: 3495

I still do not understand How to get the F2 Generation

... tell me if i did that wrong to, that would be a big help. Yes this is Monohybrid Cross ....A...a....B....b A.. AA..AA..AB..Ab a.. Aa..aa..Ba..ab B.. AB..Ba..BB..Bb B.. AB..Ba..BB..Bb ...

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by Redspart1
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:37 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: I still do not understand How to get the F2 Generation
Replies: 3
Views: 3495

Can someone explain this to me???

... to do a Punnett Square to calculate the expected ratios of a genetic cross? Because, if you do that for each example, you will get your answers. ... to do your own Punnett squares to figure them out. Number 4, do a monohybrid cross of each possible combination and the answer will be clear. ...

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by mamoru
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:18 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Can someone explain this to me???
Replies: 5
Views: 15609

Homework Question

... what are the expected phenotypic frequencies resulting from a monohybrid cross (F1 x F1)?

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by cornears
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:19 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homework Question
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