noun
- the number of complete sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism
Usage: biology
Examples
- Most human cells have a ploidy of two, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes.
- The ploidy of gametes is typically half that of somatic cells.
- Scientists studied the ploidy levels in different plant species.
- Changes in ploidy can affect an organism’s fertility.
- The researcher measured the ploidy of cancer cells using flow cytometry.
- Polyploidy refers to having more than two complete sets of chromosomes.