Genetech Inc.has produced a new generation of video game consoles.The new product can be used to run the games used in the previous generation of the video game console as well.In this context,Genetech is most accurately applying the concept of:
A) backward integration.
B) backward compatibility.
C) backward linkage.
D) backward traceability.

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Backward compatibility refers to the ability of a newer product to run software or applications designed for its predecessor. In this case, Genetech's new video game console can run the games used in the previous generation, which is an example of backward compatibility.