Genetics Glossary: Monohybrid Cross

A monohybrid cross is a genetic cross using a single trait with two alleles.

This cross can be done between two individuals that are homozygous for a single trait or heterozygous for a single trait.

Image Credit: The monohybrid cross pollination between a true-breeding green pod plant (GG) and a true-breeding yellow pod plant (gg) results in all green offspring. © Steve Berg, used with permission.

Additional information:

• Genetics Glossary
  
• Mendel's Law of Segregation