testcross
noun
test·cross
ˈtes(t)-ˌkrȯs 
: a genetic cross between a homozygous recessive individual and a corresponding suspected heterozygote to determine the genotype of the latter
testcross
transitive verb
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testcross
noun
test·cross
ˈtest-ˌkrȯs
ˈtes-
: a cross between an individual displaying a recessive trait and one displaying a dominant trait to determine whether or not the dominant trait is heterozygous
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testcross
noun
test·cross
ˈtes(t)-ˌkrȯs
: a genetic cross between a homozygous recessive individual and a corresponding suspected heterozygote to determine the genotype of the latter
testcross
transitive verb
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