BACKCROSS


Meaning of BACKCROSS in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: back (II) + cross

: to cross (a first-generation hybrid) with one parent or with an individual of the same genetic composition as the parent

II. noun

( -es )

: an instance of backcrossing ; also : an individual produced by backcrossing

III. adjective

Etymology: backcross (II)

: of, relating to, or produced by a backcross or by backcrossing

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