A Testcross Consists of a Cross

question 68

Multiple Choice

A testcross consists of a cross

• A)of two pure-breeding forms to find out which form of a gene is dominant.
• B)between two unknown forms to determine their genotypes.
• C)between an offspring and its homozygous dominant parent.
• D)of an organism of dominant phenotype but unknown genotype to an individual that is homozygous recessive for that trait.
• E)of two F₂ individuals to produce an F₃ generation.

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Definitions:

Deductive

Pertaining to the process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion.

Syllogisms

A form of deductive reasoning that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Deductive Arguments

Arguments where the conclusion logically follows from the premises, such that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Premises

Statements or propositions from which conclusions are drawn in logical arguments.