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cross vs reciprocal cross

reciprocal cross vs cross

cross and reciprocal cross both are nouns.

cross is an adjective but reciprocal cross is not an adjective.

cross is a verb but reciprocal cross is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
reciprocal cross Yes No No No
As nouns, reciprocal cross is a hyponym of cross; that is, reciprocal cross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cross:
  • cross: (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
  • reciprocal cross: hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
Other hyponyms of cross include dihybrid cross, monohybrid cross, reciprocal, test-cross, testcross.
cross (noun) reciprocal cross (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) reciprocal cross (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) reciprocal cross (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
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