NEET 2003 Biology question

Two crosses between the same pair of genotypes or phenotypes in which the sources of the gametes are reversed in one cross, is known as : -

(1)Test cross
(2)Reciprocal crossCorrect
(3)Dihybrid cross
(4)Reverse cross

Answer: (2)

Solution

A reciprocal cross is a pair of crosses between the same two genotypes in which the male and female parents are interchanged (e.g. AA female x aa male and aa female x AA male); it is used to test for sex

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