What is a cross between two pairs of contrasting characters called

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Monohybrid cross refers to the simultaneous inheritance of a single opposing characteristic by two parents.
Eg A monohybrid cross is a cross between tall (T) and dwarf (t) pea plants that displays the inheritance of plant height (TT x tt).
The term "dihybrid cross" refers to the simultaneous inheritance of two sets of opposing traits by two parents.

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