Definition
A monohybrid cross is a genetic cross between two individuals focusing on only one trait that has two possible alleles. It’s a simple way to understand how a single trait is passed down from parents to offspring. Think of tracking just eye color, or just whether a plant has purple or white flowers 🌸. This type of cross helps determine whether one allele is dominant or recessive. It allows you to predict the ratio of different traits in the next generation using a Punnett square. It's like a basic recipe for understanding heredity, showing the possible outcomes for a single characteristic 📜.