Assertion : Test cross is the cross between the $F_{1}$ progeny and either of the parent types.\ Re

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Assertion : Test cross is the cross between the $F_{1}$ progeny and either of the parent types.\ Reason : Test cross is used to predict the genotype of an individual of unknown genotype.\

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(d) : A cross of $F_{1}$ hybrid with either of the two parents is known as back cross. Crossing of $F_{1}$ individual having dominant phenotype with its homozygous recessive parent is called test cross. It is used to predict the genotype of an individual of unknown genotype.