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diploidy

 

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Noun diploidy has 1 sense
  1. diploidy - the condition of being diploid
    --1 is a kind of
    condition

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Diploidy


Description

Diploidy is a genetic condition where an organism possesses two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In this state, an individual has two copies of each gene, one from each parent, resulting in a total of two alleles. It is the opposite of haploidy, which refers to having only one set of chromosomes.

Sample Sentences

As a Noun:

1. The diploidy of humans and most mammals is responsible for their characteristic traits.

2. Diploidy ensures genetic diversity and adaptability within a population.

3. The process of fertilization combines the haploidy of the egg and sperm to form diploidy in the zygote.

As an Adjective:

1. Diploidy is a fundamental characteristic of sexually reproducing organisms.

2. The diploidy status of the cell determines its susceptibility to certain genetic disorders.

3. The diploid cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid gametes necessary for sexual reproduction.


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