What does backcross mean?
Definitions for backcross
ˈbækˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒsback·cross
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Princeton's WordNet
backcrossverb
mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
Wiktionary
backcrossnoun
The act of such a crossing
backcrossnoun
An individual produced by such a crossing
backcrossverb
To cross a hybrid with one of its parents
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backcross
A backcross is a crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent, in order to achieve offspring with a genetic identity which is closer to that of the parent. This is often used in selective breeding and is particularly useful in genetics research.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backcross in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backcross in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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