What is polyploidy?
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Correct answer: Having more than two complete sets of chromosomes
Polyploidy is the condition in which an organism has more than two complete chromosome sets. It is especially common and important in plants.
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More Polyploidy questions
- Which chromosome condition represents a triploid organism?
- Which chromosome condition represents a tetraploid organism?
- Which type of polyploidy occurs when chromosome sets come from the same species?
- Which type of polyploidy occurs when chromosome sets come from different species?
- Which process can naturally produce polyploid plants?
- Which chemical is commonly used to induce polyploidy in plant breeding?