A cross between F1 hybrid and the homozygous recessive parent is known as
A
Dihybrid cross
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B
Monohybrid cross
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C
Test cross
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D
Trihybrid cross
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Solution
The correct option is D Test cross
a) Dihybrid cross refers to inheritance of two pairs of contrasting characters by two parents at the same time.
b) Monohybrid cross refers to inheritance of singe contrasting trait by two parents at a time.
c) A test cross is a cross between an individual of unknown genotype or a heterozygote (or a multiple heterozygote) to a homozygous recessive individual.
d) A trihybrid cross is between two individuals that are heterozygous for three different traits.