Haploidisation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haploidisation is a noun meaning (biology) The process of halving the chromosomal content of a cell, creating a haploid cell.
Meaning
(biology) The process of halving the chromosomal content of a cell, creating a haploid cell.
Example Sentences
Within the normal reproductive cycle, haploidisation is one of the major functional consequences of meiosis.
Word Forms
- haploidisations
- haploidization
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haploidization, haplosis, haploidy, hexaploidization, haplophase, hexaploidisation.
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