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Question
Answer each question in ‘One’ sentence only:
Identify which one of the following is a test cross.
Options
Tt × Tt
TT × tt
Tt × tt
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Solution
Tt × tt is a test cross.
A test cross is a cross between F1 hybrid (Tt) and a recessive parent (tt).
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