what is a double backcross
backcross. in experimental genetics, union between a heterozygote of the first generation and one of its parents or an organism genetically identical to one of its parents. double backcross the mating between a double heterozygote and a homozygote.n experimental genetics, union between a heterozygote of the first generation and one of its parents or an organism genetically identical to one of its parents. double backcross the mating between a double heterozygote and a homozygote.