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A cross between an F1 hybrid and its homozygous recessive parent is called:
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A Test cross
  • B Back cross
  • C Reciprocal cross
  • D All of these
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The correct answer is: Test cross
Test crosses are used to test an individual's genotype by crossing it with an individual of a known genotype. Individuals that show the recessive phenotype are known to have a homozygous recessive genotype. Individuals that show the dominant phenotype, however, may either be homozygous dominant or heterozygous.

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