Mendel invented the ____ cross to determine whether an individual with an unknown genotype was homozygous or heterozygous for a trait. Naim 21:22 Heredity Meiosis Molecular Genetics Mendel invented the ____ cross to determine whether an individual with an unknown genotype was homozygous or heterozygous for a trait. a. back b. test c. random d. breeding. Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+