Associations to the word «Backcross»
Noun
Adverb
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Wiktionary
BACKCROSS, verb. (genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents
BACKCROSS, noun. The act of such a crossing
BACKCROSS, noun. An individual produced by such a crossing
BACKCROSS, noun. (juggling) Alternative form of back cross
Dictionary definition
BACKCROSS, verb. Mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents.
Wise words
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