Definition
diploidies
noun
- Plural of diploidy; the state or condition of having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- Most animals maintain diploidies throughout their life cycle, with paired chromosomes inherited from both parents.
- The study examined how different diploidies affect genetic variation in plant populations.
- Diploidies provide organisms with genetic redundancy and the ability to mask recessive traits.
- Researchers compared the diploidies of wild and domesticated species to understand evolutionary changes.