A test cross is carried out to:

1. Predict whether two traits are linked
2. Assess the number of alleles of a gene
3. Determine whether two species or varieties will breed successfully
4. Determine the genotype of a plant at F2
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The genotype of a plant showing the dominant phenotype can be determined by:

1. test cross

2. dihybrid cross

3. pedigree analysis

4. back cross

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A cross in which an organism showing a dominant phenotype in crossed with the recessive parent in order to know its genotype is called:

1. Back cross

2. Test cross

3. Dihybrid cross

4. Monohybrid cross

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A common test to find the genotype of a hybrid is by:

1. crossing of one F2 progeny with a male parent

2. crossing of one F2 progeny with a female parent

3. studying the sexual behaviour of F1 progenies

4. crossing of one F1 progeny with a male parent

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In pea plants, yellow seeds are dominant to green. If a heterozygous yellow-seeded plant is crossed with a green-seeded plant, what ratio of yellow and green-seeded plants would you expect in F1generation?

1. 50:50

2. 9:1

3. 1:3

4. 3:1

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Test cross involves:

1. crossing between two genotypes with recessive trait
2. crossing between two F1 hybrids
3. crossing the F1 hybrid with a double recessive genotype
4. crossing between two genotypes with the trait

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