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When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of F ₁ hybrid in often superior to both of its parents. This phenomenon is called

Options

  1. Atransformation
  2. Bheterosis
  3. Csplicing
  4. Dmeta morphosis

Correct answer

B. heterosis

Step-by-step solution

Superiority of hybrids over either of the parent is called heterosis or hybrid.

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