A test cross is carried out to :
predict whether two traits are linked
asses the number of alleles of a gene
determine whether two species or varieties will breed successfully
determine the genotype of a plant at F2
As learnt
Test Cross -
To determine the genotype of a tall plant at F2 , Mendel crossed the tall plant from F2 with a dwarf plant.
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This is called test cross.
Option 1)
predict whether two traits are linked
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Option 2)
asses the number of alleles of a gene
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Option 3)
determine whether two species or varieties will breed successfully
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Option 4)
determine the genotype of a plant at F2
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