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Dihybrid Cross (Noun)

Meaning

Hybridization using two traits with two alleles each.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The dihybrid cross involves crossing two parents that are heterozygous for two different genes, resulting in a unique ratio of genotypes and phenotypes in the offspring.
  • A dihybrid cross is typically represented as AaBb x AaBb, where A and a represent the alleles of one gene, and B and b represent the alleles of the other gene.
  • Gregor Mendel first described the concept of a dihybrid cross in his experiments with pea plants, demonstrating the principle of independent assortment of alleles.
  • The Punnett square is a useful tool for predicting the outcomes of a dihybrid cross, allowing researchers to determine the probability of different genotypes and phenotypes.
  • By analyzing the results of a dihybrid cross, scientists can determine whether two genes are linked or segregate independently, providing insights into the genetic basis of traits.

Hypernyms

  • Interbreeding
  • Hybridizing
  • Hybridisation
  • Cross
  • Crossbreeding
  • Crossing
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