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If a tall plant crossed with a dwarf plant, this type of cross is called_______.

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trihybrid

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dihybrid

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C

monohybrid

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D

reciprocal

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Solution

The correct option is C
monohybrid

Monohybrid cross is a breeding experiment between parental generation organisms that differ in a single given trait.

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