testcross

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Synonyms: test cross, test-cross, testcrosses

Antonyms: test cross, test-cross, testcrosses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|genetics}} The [[breed]]ing of an individual with a [[phenotypically]] [[recessive]] individual, in order to determine the [[zygosity]] of the former by analysing proportions of offspring [[phenotype]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|genetics}} To breed an individual in this manner.

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