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

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When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of the F₁hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called

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Superiority of hybrid over its parent is called as hybrid vigour or heterosis. The term was coined by Shull. It occurs due to heterozygosity of hybrids.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed

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