How to Determine the Dominant Trait in a Monohybrid Cross

What is the characteristic that results from a monohybrid cross?

The characteristic that results from a monohybrid cross is the _____ trait.

Final answer:

The characteristic that results from a monohybrid cross is the dominant trait.

Explanation:

In genetics, a monohybrid cross is when parents differ in only one characteristic, and their offspring's genetic combination will determine the observed trait. The characteristic that results from a monohybrid cross is the dominant trait, meaning it is the trait that is expressed in the organism's appearance. For example, if two plants differ in flower color, one being purple (dominant) and one white (recessive), the offspring of a monohybrid cross would likely show the dominant trait, purple flowers.