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To fill:
The correct term in given blank.
Introduction:
If an individual has the dominant
Answer to Problem 1A
A test cross is used to determine the genotype of a plant or animal.
Explanation of Solution
A test cross is done to determine the organism's genotype. In a testcross, the individual with the unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual. 1f the parent’s genotype is homozygous dominant, all of the offspring will have the dominant phenotype, if it is heterozygous, the offspring will show a 1:1 phenotypic ratio.
The test cross is used to determine the genotype of a plant or animal.
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