Define the following: . self-fertilization . cross-fertilization . true-breeding . reciprocal cross . Monohybrid Cross . Test cross . parental (P) generation . first filial (f1), f2, etc . Self-fertilization

Self-fertilization

Plants and animals can self-fertilize to produce offspring from their own gametes. Self-pollination is also called autopollination or autogamy. (Lloyd (2016) If the individual is unable to find a suitable mate for themselves, then self-fertilization is possible (Li, et al.2020). This is a good way to increase the likelihood of successful reproduction for species who live in low-resource environments and have few potential mates (Harris’ 2020). By preventing genetic loss due to mating of closely related individuals, self-fertilization may also be beneficial in perpetuating a species (Li and al. 2020). However, this type of reproduction also has some disadvantages as it can lead to inbreeding depression and increased susceptibility to diseases and parasites (García et al., 2021). Cont….