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MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual

With respect to a specific genus and its species, a monohybrid cross is a cross between________.

Options

  1. Atwo pure parents differing in single pair of contrasting characters.
  2. Bany two parents differing in single pair of contrasting characters.
  3. Ctwo pure parents differing in single pair of similar characters.
  4. Da parent and its offspring showing the same genotypes.

Correct answer

A. two pure parents differing in single pair of contrasting characters.

Step-by-step solution

A monohybrid cross is defined as a genetic cross between two pure (homozygous) parents that differ in a single pair of contrasting characters. For example, a cross between a pure tall plant ( TT ) and a pure dwarf plant ( tt ) is a monohybrid cross. Answer: two pure parents differing in single pair of contrasting characters.

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