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🧬 Having four sets 🧬 Organism with four sets
tetraploid

tetraploid

9.1
Having four sets of chromosomes in each cell instead of two
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɛtrəˌplɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tetraploide
  • The tetraploid plant species exhibited remarkable growth.
  • tetraploid iris

Examples

  • Research has shown that tetraploid organisms often exhibit increased resilience to environmental stress.

  • The scientist discovered that the new species was tetraploid after analyzing its genetic material.

  • Many cultivated plants are tetraploid, which can make them larger or more robust.

  • A tetraploid cell contains twice as many chromosomes as a diploid cell.

  • Many tetraploid organisms are found in nature.

  • The tetraploid plant variety produced larger and more abundant fruits than its diploid counterparts.

  • Scientists discovered that the tetraploid version of the species had enhanced adaptability in changing climates.

Synonyms

polyploid
vstetraploid
  • Specialized
9.9

Having more than two sets of chromosomes

is exactly four complete chromosome sets in each cell rather than more than two

Surface Forms

tetraploid positive

Morphology

tetraploid = ploid (semi-transparent) = tetra + ploid

Composed directly from the prefix 'tetra-' (four) and the combining form 'ploid' (number of chromosome sets); composition is regular but the root is technical, so learners without biology background may not infer exact meaning.

Etymology

The word tetraploid has two parts: tetra- meaning 'four' and -ploid meaning 'set of chromosomes'. So a tetraploid cell or organism has four complete sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two.