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polyploidy

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.plɔɪ.di/

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noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.plɔɪ.di/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние, при котором в клетке присутствует более двух полных наборов хромосом, часто встречающееся у растений и некоторых животных.

A noun referring to the condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes in a cell, commonly found in plants and some animals.

uncountable

  1. Genetic conditionC2formalscientific

    The state or condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes in a cell.

    ruГенетическое состояние

    • Polyploidy is common in many plant species, such as wheat and strawberries.
    • Scientists study polyploidy to understand evolutionary adaptations.
    • The condition of polyploidy can lead to increased size and vigor in organisms.
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  • polyploidy's possessive singular form