Question

A cross between parents differing in two heritable traits is called a:

Options

• Test cross

• Back cross

• Monohybrid cross

• Dihybrid cross

Answer 1

A dihybrid cross is a cross between parents differing in two heritable traits. Parents differing in one heritable trait give a monohybrid cross, while a test cross and back cross are defined by the use of an F₁ hybrid with a recessive parent or a parental form, respectively.