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What is back cross ?

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(i) Back cross is a cross of `F_(1)` hybrid with one of the parental genotypes. The back cross is of two types, they are dominant back cross and recessive back cross.
(ii)It involves the cross between the `F_(1)`off spring with either of the two parents.
(iii) The recessive back cross helps to identify the heterozygosity of the hybrid.
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