allopolyploid

Speech parts

1. allopolyploid - Noun

2. allopolyploid - Adjective

Meaning

allopolyploid (comparative more allopolyploid, superlative most allopolyploid)

(genetics) Having multiple complete sets of chromosomes derived from different species

allopolyploid (plural allopolyploids)

(biology) Such an organism

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Examples

Both autopolyploid and allopolyploid plants can often reproduce normally, but may be unable to cross-breed successfully with the parent population because there is a mismatch in chromosome numbers. Source: Internet

An allopolyploid plant may result from a hybridisation event between two different species. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

alloploidy allopoiesis allopoietic allopolyploidal allopolyploidic allopolyploidisation