testcross

English

/ˈtɛstˌkɹɒs/

noun
Definitions
  • (genetics) The breeding of an individual with a phenotypically recessive individual, in order to determine the zygosity of the former by analysing proportions of offspring phenotypes.

Etymology

Compound from English test + English cross (grumpy).

Origin

English

cross

Gloss

grumpy

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