Q. To determine whether F1 hybrid is homozygous or heterozygous for a particular trait ________ cross is performed.

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Crossing of individual having dominant phenotype with its homozygous recessive parent is called test cross. The test cross is used to determine whether the individuals exhibiting dominant characters are homozygous or heterozygous