Tetraploidization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tetraploidization is a noun meaning (genetics) The doubling of chromosomes to produce tetraploidy.
Meaning
(genetics) The doubling of chromosomes to produce tetraploidy.
Example Sentences
It has been shown, however, that triploid forms producing diploid gametes in one sex and haploid ones in the other sex can act as a stepping stone towards tetraploidization (triploid bridge; [ 93 – 95 ]).
Word Forms
- tetraploidizations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tetraploidisation, triploidization, autotetraploidization, triploidisation, paleotetraploidization, allotetraploidization.
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