What does tetraploid mean?
A tetraploid is an organism or cell that has four complete sets of chromosomes, twice the haploid number. This is in contrast to diploid organisms, which have two sets of chromosomes.
Example
"The botanist studied the tetraploid plant species to understand its unique genetic characteristics."
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