Multiple choice

Consider the following sentences. (a) Test cross is the cross between progeny in F2 generation with its recessive parent. (b) Test cross is done to know the genotype of parents along with the progeny. (c) All test cross are back cross. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Only (c)

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (c) is correct. All test cross are back cross, which is a form of recurrent hybridization (repeated crossing to a single variety) where a superior characteristic may be added to an otherwise desirable variety..

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