Triploid
adjective
An organism or cell having three sets of chromosomes.
Some species of fish are triploid, which can help prevent them from reproducing.

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triploid organisms, triploid species, triploid condition
adjective
An organism or cell having three sets of chromosomes.
Some species of fish are triploid, which can help prevent them from reproducing.

Usage tips
Neutral
triploid organisms, triploid species, triploid condition
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Scientific Context
Understanding the triploid condition is crucial in genetic studies.
Many researchers utilize triploid organisms to examine specific traits.
Breeding Applications
Triploid plants often exhibit improved stability and yield.
Farmers may prefer triploid crops for better production.
Chromosomal Variations
Triploid cells differ significantly from diploid and haploid cells.
Studying these variations enriches our knowledge of genetics.
Scientific Context
Understanding the triploid condition is crucial in genetic studies.
Many researchers utilize triploid organisms to examine specific traits.
Breeding Applications
Triploid plants often exhibit improved stability and yield.
Farmers may prefer triploid crops for better production.
Chromosomal Variations
Triploid cells differ significantly from diploid and haploid cells.
Studying these variations enriches our knowledge of genetics.
Scientific Context
Understanding the triploid condition is crucial in genetic studies.
Many researchers utilize triploid organisms to examine specific traits.
Breeding Applications
Triploid plants often exhibit improved stability and yield.
Farmers may prefer triploid crops for better production.
Chromosomal Variations
Triploid cells differ significantly from diploid and haploid cells.
Studying these variations enriches our knowledge of genetics.
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