Tetraploid
Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈtɹæpˈɫoʊˈaɪdi/
Tetraploid (adjective)
- Having four complete sets of chromosomes in each cell.
Examples
- The tetraploid plant showed increased size and vigor.
- Tetraploid cells can result from genome duplication.
Common collocations: tetraploid species, tetraploid condition, tetraploid organism, tetraploid hybrid
Tetraploid (noun)
- An organism or cell that has four complete sets of chromosomes.
Examples
- A tetraploid often has advantages in certain environments.
- Researchers studied the tetraploid to understand its genetic traits.