Backcross
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Backcross is a verb meaning (genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.
Meaning
(genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- backcrosses
- backcrossing
- backcrossed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crossback, subcross, double-cross, intercross, cross, outcross.
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