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Heterosis Definition & Meaning

heterosis
noun
  1. (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent

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What does heterosis mean?
(genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
What part of speech is heterosis?
Heterosis is a noun.

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