BACKCROSSING

Etymology

Noun

backcrossing (countable and uncountable, plural backcrossings)

(genetics) The crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent.

Verb

backcrossing

present participle of backcross

Anagrams

• crossbacking

Source: Wiktionary



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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