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Fig. 18.1. The monohybrid cross. The results obtained in the Fi and Fi generations by 

 crossing two types of pea differing by one character and each homozygous for that character 

 — red flowers and white flowers. 



of the dwarf variety and so effected a cross between the two varieties. 

 The cross-pollinated flowers of the tall plant were then protected against 

 the entrance of other pollen and allowed to mature their seeds. 



The offspring (Fi) of the monohybrid cross. Mendel planted the 

 seeds produced by crossing the tall and dwarf varieties, and when they 



