Definition
pentaploids
noun
- Plural of pentaploid; organisms or cells that have five sets of chromosomes.
Usage: biology; genetics; technical
Examples
- Pentaploids are organisms with five complete sets of chromosomes in their cells.
- Some plant species produce pentaploids through natural hybridization events.
- Researchers studied pentaploids to understand polyploid evolution in crops.
- The pentaploids exhibited unusual growth patterns compared to diploid relatives.
- Breeders have developed pentaploids in certain fruit crops to enhance desired traits.