A mono hybrid cross is typically based on how many traits?

A mono hybrid cross focuses on a single trait, which is the basis for this type of genetic cross. In a mono hybrid cross, two individuals that are genetically different in one characteristic (with contrasting traits for that characteristic) are mated to observe how the traits are passed on to the offspring.

For instance, when studying pea plants, if one parent has purple flowers and the other has white flowers, the mono hybrid cross will analyze the inheritance of flower color as a singular trait. The result illustrates Mendel's laws of inheritance, particularly the principle of segregation, where alleles for a trait separate during gamete formation. Understanding this foundational concept is crucial for grasping more complex genetic principles.