Hexaploid

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksˈˌeɪpiˈɫoʊˈaɪdi/

Hexaploid (adj)

  1. Having six complete sets of chromosomes in the cells.

Examples

  • This plant is hexaploid, with six sets of chromosomes.
  • In the lab, we found the species is hexaploid.

Hexaploid (adjective)

Examples

  • The plant is hexaploid, with six sets of genes.
  • This crop is hexaploid, meaning it has six sets of genes.