poliploidia
[po.li.ploi.ˈdi.ə]
nounfemininepl: poliploidias
polyploidy
1. A condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, typically arising from errors in cell division or fertilization
Polyploidy is common in plants and has contributed significantly to crop development and evolution.
A poliploidia é comum em plantas e contribuiu significativamente para o desenvolvimento de cultivos e evolução.
2. The state or quality of having multiple complete sets of chromosomes beyond the normal diploid number
The wheat plant exhibits polyploidy with six sets of chromosomes.
A planta de trigo exibe poliploidia com seis conjuntos de cromossomos.
Poliploidia is primarily a scientific and academic term used in genetics, botany, and agronomy contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is particularly relevant in agricultural discussions regarding crop improvement and evolutionary biology studies. The term is not used in everyday conversation but is essential in scientific literature and university curricula.
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