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Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Crosses, Genetic

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Crosses, Genetic  

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  • Cross, Genetic
  • Genetic Cross
  • Genetic Crosses

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  • do not confuse with CROSSING OVER, the interchange of genes between homologous chromosomes

Scope note

  • Deliberate breeding of two different individuals that results in offspring that carry part of the genetic material of each parent. The parent organisms must be genetically compatible and may be from different varieties or closely related species.

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