TETRAPLOID
(noun, adj.)
There are 3 meanings of the word
Tetraploid.
Definitions
Tetraploid - as a noun
A tetraploid cell.
A tetraploid organism.
Tetraploid - as an adjective
Having four times the haploid number of chromosomes in a cell nucleus.
Example Sentences
"A tetraploid is an organism with four sets of chromosomes."
"The plant breeders are trying to develop a new tetraploid variety of corn."
"The researchers discovered a tetraploid population of frogs in the remote jungle."
"When two diploid cells fuse, they can form a tetraploid cell."
"Certain crops, like wheat and potatoes, have natural tetraploid varieties."
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Is TETRAPLOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tetraploid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TETRAPLOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TETRAPLOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tetraploid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTETRAPLOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is TETRAPLOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tetraploid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTETRAPLOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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