tetraploidy
/ˌtɛtrəˈplɔɪdi/
noun
- The condition of having four complete sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism, instead of the usual two.
- The farmer selected a variety of watermelon with tetraploidy to produce seedless fruit.
- Scientists studied tetraploidy in fish to understand how extra chromosomes affect development.
- Tetraploidy is common in many crop plants like wheat and strawberries.
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