Ploidy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈplɔɪdi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ploidy is a noun meaning (genetics) The number of homologous sets of chromosomes in a cell.
Meaning
(genetics) The number of homologous sets of chromosomes in a cell.
Word Forms
- ploidies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diploidy, polyploidy, monoploidy, euploidy, symploidy, diplont.
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