autopolyploid
Advanced (C1/C2)
IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈpɔɪlɔɪd/
KK: /ɔːtəˈpɔɪlɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing an organism or population that has more than two sets of chromosomes, all coming from the same species.
Example
The plant species is an autopolyploid, which means it has multiple sets of chromosomes from its own kind.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of autopolyploid plants?
Yeah, I think they have multiple sets of chromosomes, right?
Exactly! It’s fascinating how they can adapt so well.
I know! It really shows the diversity of life in nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
polyploid
duplicated
multichromosomal
Antonyms
haploid
diploid
monoploid
noun
Definition
A living thing that has more than two sets of chromosomes, all coming from the same species.
Example
The study of autopolyploids helps scientists understand genetic variation in plants.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants are classified as autopolyploid?
Really? What does that mean exactly?
It means they have more than two sets of chromosomes from the same species.
Root Explanation
Autopolyploid → It is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "polyploid" (from Greek "poly-" meaning many and "ploid" from "ploides" meaning fold). The term describes an organism that has multiple sets of chromosomes derived from the same species, hence 'self' and 'many folds' of chromosomes.
Memory Tip
Think of 'self' ('auto-') having 'many folds' ('polyploid') of chromosomes — that's what autopolyploid means.
Visually Confused Words
allopolyploid
polyploid