Test cross is performed to know the genotype of a dominant phenotype. It is a cross between

F_{1}

hybrid with dominant parent

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F_{1}

hybrid with recessive parent

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two

F_{1}

hybrids

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none of the above

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The correct option is B $F_{1}$ hybrid with recessive parent
Mendel devised a system of conducting verification for the results obtained by him. It is known as test cross. It is a cross between F1 plant and the recessive parent. A test cross-conducted for the monohybrid inheritance results in the two opposite characters expressing in a ratio of1:1.

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