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Phenomenon in which hybrids acquire the superior characteristics of both the parents is known as

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Heterosis
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Hybrid vigour
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Inbreeding
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Superiority
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The correct option is B Hybrid vigour
An offspring produced by crossing two pure lines is called an F1 hybrid. Because we have pure lines being crossed, the F1 hybrids we get have the superior qualities of both parents, and the tendency of hybrids to acquire the superior characteristics of both the parents is called hybrid vigour or heterosis.

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