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The genetic cross between a homozygous recessive individual and one of an unknown genotype is referred to as:
a) a self-cross; b) a test cross; c) a hybrid cross; d) an F1 cross; e) a dihybrid cross.
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The genetic cross between a homozygous recessive individual and one of an unknown genotype is referred to as test cross. The genotypic and phenotypic ratio of a test cross is 1:1.
A test cross is performed to determine the genotype of a dominant parent .
When a test cross results in all dominant offsprings then the unknown genotype of the parent is said to be homozygous dominant.
When a test cross results in half of the progeny to be dominant and the other half to be recessive , then the unknown genotype of parent is heterozygous dominant.