Question

What is the meaning of reciprocal cross?

Answer 1

Reciprocal Cross:

1. Cross in which sex of parents are reversed is called reciprocal cross.
2. For example, consider a cross between a tall female plant and dwarf male plant.
3. It is called a reciprocal cross when a tall male plant is crossed with a dwarf female plant.
4. Reciprocal cross helps to understand the role of the sex in inheritance of certain traits.