Euploids

/ˈjuːplɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of euploid; organisms or cells that have complete, balanced sets of chromosomes.

Etymology

From euploid (adjective) + -s (plural). A noun form created by nominalization of the adjective.

Kelly Says

When scientists breed crops, they often seek euploids because they're more predictable and stable—triploid seedless watermelons are euploids created intentionally to make a seedless fruit.

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