Hexaploid
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksˈˌeɪpiˈɫoʊˈaɪdi/
Hexaploid (adj)
- 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.