What does back cross mean?
Back cross means (genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents..
Back cross
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents..
Definitions by Sense
- (genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.
- (genetics) The act of crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.
- (genetics) An organism produced by such a crossing.
- (juggling) Alternative form of back cross.
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Synonyms for back cross
Antonyms for back cross
Related Words
Word Forms
- backcrosses
- backcrossing
- backcrossed
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