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hexaploid

/hɛksˈæplaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does hexaploid mean?

noun

A hexaploid is an organism or cell that has six sets of chromosomes, typically found in plants.

Example

"The botanist studied the hexaploid plant species to understand its unique genetic makeup."

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