A particular genetic cross in which the individual in question is crossed with an individual known to be homozygous for a recessive trait is referred to as a
A) parental cross.
B) dihybrid cross.
C) filial generation mating.
D) reciprocal cross.
E) test cross.

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A test cross involves crossing an individual of unknown genotype with an individual known to be homozygous recessive. This is done to determine the genotype of the unknown individual. Therefore, the given scenario fits the definition of a test cross. The other choices do not involve a known homozygous recessive individual.

A Particular Genetic Cross in Which the Individual in Question