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When a F1 individual is crossed with its either of the two parent. Then it is known as

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Test cross
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Back cross
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Reciprocal cross
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Monohybrid cross
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Solution

The correct option is B Back cross
Backcross, the mating of a hybrid organism with one of its parents or with an organism genetically similar to the parent. The backcross is useful in genetic studies for isolating certain characteristics in a related group of animals or plants. In animal breeding, a backcross is often called as top cross.
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