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Testcross.
Testcross - as a noun
A cross between an organism whose genotype for a certain trait is unknown and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait so the unknown genotype can be determined from that of the offspring
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test-crossExample Sentences
"In genetics, a testcross is used to determine the genotype of an organism."
"The breeder performed a testcross to determine the genetic makeup of the plant."
"A testcross involves crossing an individual with an unknown genotype with a homozygous recessive individual."
"The results of the testcross can reveal whether the unknown genotype is heterozygous or homozygous dominant."
"By performing a testcross, scientists can study the inheritance patterns of specific traits."
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Is TESTCROSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, testcross is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TESTCROSS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
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Valid WordTESTCROSS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
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Valid WordTESTCROSS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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