testcross

== English == === Alternative forms === test cross === Etymology === From test +‎ cross. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɛstˌkɹɒs/ === Noun === testcross (plural testcrosses) (genetics) The breeding of an individual with a phenotypically recessive individual, in order to determine the zygosity of the former by analysing proportions of offspring phenotypes. === Verb === testcross (third-person singular simple present testcrosses, present participle testcrossing, simple past and past participle testcrossed) (genetics) To breed an individual in this manner. === Anagrams === Crossetts