AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Test Cross MCQ Question
Test cross involves :
crossing between two genotypes with recessive trait
crossing between two F₁ hybrids
crossing the F₁ hybrid with a double recessive genotype
crossing between two genotypes with dominant trait
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Detailed Explanation
A test cross is used to determine the genotype of an organism by crossing it with a homozygous recessive individual. This reveals the presence of recessive alleles in the organism being tested.
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