Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Two crosses between the same pair of genotypes or phenotypes in which the sources of the gametes are reversed in one cross, is known as:
A
Test cross
B
Reciprocal cross
C
Dihybrid cross
D
Reverse cross
Answer
Reciprocal cross
Explanation
Solution
Reciprocal crosses are important in genetics to account for any potential differences in the inheritance patterns due to the sex of the parent providing specific alleles or traits.
So, the correct option is (B): Reciprocal cross