When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed,
the performance of F1 hybrid is often superior to
both its parents. This phenomenon is called
(a) heterosis (b) transformation
(c) splicing (d) metamorphosis.

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) heterosis

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