A Mendelian cross refers to a breeding experiment in which two organisms with different genotypes are crossed to predict the inheritance patterns of their offspring.
Related terms
Genotype: The genetic makeup or combination of alleles that an organism possesses.
Phenotype: The observable physical characteristics or traits expressed by an organism as determined by its genotype.
Punnett Square: A diagram used to determine the possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring resulting from a particular genetic cross.