Definition

Describing an organism that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each of its parent species.

Example

The amphiploid plant showed increased vigor and adaptability compared to its diploid relatives.

Conversation

I was reading about plant genetics and came across the term amphiploid.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to having a complete diploid set of chromosomes from each parent species.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know plants could be so complex.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amphiploid → It is formed from "amphi-" (meaning both or on both sides) and "ploid" (from Greek "ploides", meaning fold or layer). The term refers to organisms that have a double set of chromosomes from both parent species, thus having both sets of genetic information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'both sides' ('amphi-') and 'layers' ('ploid') to remember that 'amphiploid' refers to having chromosome sets from both parent species.

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