FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Which of the following is a term for heterosis?
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homozygous
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hybrid vigor
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heterosis
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heredity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heterosis, otherwise known as outbreeding enhancement, is the opposite of inbreeding depression and is sometimes referred to as hybrid vigor.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Heterosis’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heterozygosity. Hint: Hybrid vigour or Heterosis, is the increase in characteristics of a hybrid organism such as size, growth rate, fertility, and yield over the parent generation. Complete answer : The increase in the traits of hybrid strength due to crossing over is called hybrid vigour or heterosis.
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