1. Plural of pentaploid; organisms or cells that have five sets of chromosomes.
Usage: biology; genetics; technical

Examples

• Pentaploids are organisms with five complete sets of chromosomes in their cells.
• Some plant species produce pentaploids through natural hybridization events.
• Researchers studied pentaploids to understand polyploid evolution in crops.
• The pentaploids exhibited unusual growth patterns compared to diploid relatives.
• Breeders have developed pentaploids in certain fruit crops to enhance desired traits.