Biology as Poetry: Genetics

Bacteriophage Ecology Group

F2 Generation

Progeny of the progeny of a cross.

The first generation is described as the P generation. The second generation is the F1 generation. Lastly, the progeny of the the F1 generation are the F2 generation.

In a monohybrid cross, the actual cross between the monohybrids is what produces the F2 generation.

For more on this topic, see Wikipedia  and Google.  Contact web master.  Return to home.