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dihybrid cross

Definition: A dihybrid cross is a genetic cross between two individuals that are heterozygous for two different traits. It is used to study the inheritance patterns of two different genes simultaneously.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In genetics, a dihybrid cross refers to a breeding experiment that involves individuals that are heterozygous for two different traits. This cross is used to determine the phenotypic and genotypic ratios of offspring.

Example sentences:

1. In biology class, we performed a dihybrid cross to observe the inheritance of seed color and plant height.
2. The dihybrid cross between a red-flowered plant and a white-flowered plant resulted in offspring with pink flowers.
3. During Mendel's experiments, he conducted several dihybrid crosses to unravel the laws of inheritance.

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