1. organisms that are heterozygous for a single gene or trait, typically the offspring of parents that differ in one characteristic
Usage: biology; genetics

Examples

• The genetics class studied monohybrids to understand basic inheritance patterns.
• Mendel’s pea plant experiments involved crossing monohybrids to observe trait segregation.
• The monohybrids displayed a 3:1 phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation.
• Students learned to identify monohybrids by examining their genetic makeup.
• The laboratory exercise required breeding monohybrids and recording their offspring.
• Monohybrids are useful for studying dominant and recessive alleles.