hybridization

DEFINITIONS OF: hybridization

Synonyms:: cross, crossbreeding, crossing, hybridisation, hybridizing, interbreeding

Types:: show 4 types...; hide 4 types...; dihybrid cross
hybridization using two traits with two alleles each; monohybrid cross
hybridization using a single trait with two alleles (as in Mendel's experiments with garden peas); reciprocal, reciprocal cross
hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype; test-cross, testcross
a cross between an organism whose genotype for a certain trait is unknown and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait so the unknown genotype can be determined from that of the offspring

Type of:: conjugation, coupling, mating, pairing, sexual union, union
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

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