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When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of $F_{1}$ , the hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:

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Heterosis

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Transformation

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Splicing

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Metamorphosis

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Solution

The correct option is A Heterosis
Heterosis is the phenomenon where $F_{1}$ hybrid is superior to both the parents.

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