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Test cross is carried out to
 

Option: 1

Determine the genotype of a dominant characteised plant 
 


Option: 2

Predict whether two traits are linked
 


Option: 3

Assess the number of alleles of a gene 
 


Option: 4

Determine whether two species or varieties will breed successfully.
 


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As we have discussed in Test Cross -

  • Test cross is carried to determine the genotype of a plant at F2 generation. In this test, a heterozygous dominant phenotype is crossed with homozygous recessive to obtain the genotype of an organism. Basically, the purpose of the test cross is to check whether an individual is homozygous or heterozygous dominant. Hence, the correct option is (a). 
  •  Hence, the correct option is (a). 
     
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