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  • Understanding Dihybrid Crosses: Traits & Genetics Explained
    An organism that is heterozygous for two traits is called a dihybrid.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Heterozygous: Means having two different alleles for a particular gene.

    * Dihybrid: Means having two different traits that are being considered.

    Example:

    Let's say we have a plant with the following genotype:

    * YyRr

    * Yy: Heterozygous for the gene controlling flower color (Y = yellow, y = green)

    * Rr: Heterozygous for the gene controlling seed shape (R = round, r = wrinkled)

    This plant is a dihybrid because it's heterozygous for both flower color and seed shape.

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