DIPLOIDY Meaning and
Definition
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Diploidy is a genetic condition that refers to the state of having two complete sets of chromosomes within a cell or organism. It is characterized by the presence of two homologous chromosomes for each type in a given cell. In diploid organisms, which include the majority of plants and animals, each parent contributes one set of chromosomes, resulting in a total of two sets. Diploidy is in contrast to haploidy, which describes the condition of having only one set of chromosomes.
The presence of two sets of chromosomes in diploid cells allows for genetic diversity and stability in organisms. It provides a backup copy of each gene, reducing the chances of deleterious mutations causing severe harm. The ability to recombine genetic material during sexual reproduction is also facilitated by diploidy, increasing the genetic variability and adaptability of offspring.
Diploidy is crucial for complex multicellular organisms as it enables them to withstand genetic changes and environmental pressures. It allows for the repair of damaged DNA by replacing faulty genes with undamaged alleles from the second copy. This redundancy helps to ensure the survival and persistence of populations over time.
The term "diploidy" is often used in genetic and evolutionary biology studies to describe the genetic composition of an organism or to explain various genetic phenomena, such as inheritance patterns, gene expression, and genetic recombination.
Common Misspellings for DIPLOIDY
- siploidy
- xiploidy
- ciploidy
- fiploidy
- riploidy
- eiploidy
- duploidy
- djploidy
- dkploidy
- doploidy
- d9ploidy
- d8ploidy
- dioloidy
- dilloidy
- di-loidy
- di0loidy
- dipkoidy
- dipliidy
- diploiey
- diploicdy
Etymology of DIPLOIDY
The word "diploidy" comes from the combination of two roots: "diplo-" and "-oidy".
1. "Diplo-" is derived from the Greek word "diploos", meaning "double" or "twofold". It is commonly used in scientific terminology to refer to a doubled or paired structure.
2. "-oidy" is a suffix derived from the Greek "-oidēs", meaning "resembling" or "having the form of". It is often added to words to indicate a resemblance or similarity to a particular characteristic.
Combining these roots, "diploidy" refers to the state or condition of having two sets of chromosomes, which is characteristic of most eukaryotic organisms.
Similar spelling words for DIPLOIDY
- Tabulata,
- dablet,
- tablada,
- Tybault,
- Teobaldo,
- doublet,
- tibaldi,
- toplight,
- twayblade,
- Tybalt,
- tuplet,
- dieplate,
- tapiolite,
- debility,
- tabloidy,
- dabbled,
- debolt,
- deplete,
- diablada,
- HDPLD,
- forward-deployed,
- DUBLADO,
- doppelt,
- Depilatio,
- Tablette,
- Twibilled,
- tabled,
- Debellate,
- Tibold,
- Tybald,
- dublet,
- doubled,
- cross-tabulate,
- depilate,
- Doubleday,
- Typolite,
- Doublewide,
- re-tabled,
- TTPLD,
- diploid,
- tubulet,
- diebold,
- tuipulotu,
- Twyblade,
- tablet-armed chair,
- tabloid,
- tabloid-sized,
- duplet,
- dyeability,
- DOPLID,
- double dye,
- tipulidae,
- dappled-grey,
- toeplate,
- tabulate,
- re-deployed,
- teepleite,
- dappled,
- Dibbled,
- sun-dappled,
- tobelite,
- dapolito,
- doability,
- dappled-gray,
- DTPLD,
- debold,
- haplo-diploid,
- Debulliate,
- Tippled,
- DPLTA,
- TUBALT,
- tablet,
- re-doubled,
- TPBLAD,
- e-tabloid,
- Tubulate,
- sweat-dappled,
- double wide,
- tabloid-style,
- TPLOT,
- Tiebold,
- toplady,
- tipuloidea,
- dippolito,
- depollute,
- duplied,
- deeplaid,
- Deoppilate,
- tapbolt,
- Tableed,
- Deployed,
- Toppled,
- DPOLT,
- debelled,
- tebaldi.
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