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Question
When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F1 hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called?
Options
Transformation
Splicing
Metamorphosis
Heterosis
MCQ
Solution
Heterosis
Explanation:
The superiority of hybrids over either parent (dominant or recessive) is referred to as hybrid vigour (G shall). However, heterosis is synonymous with hybrid vigour.
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