HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
Home › Dictionary › English › tetraploidization
← Back to search

Meaning of tetraploidization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The doubling of chromosomes to produce tetraploidy

Examples

“It has been shown, however, that triploid forms producing diploid gametes in one sex and haploid ones in the other sex can act as a stepping stone towards tetraploidization (triploid bridge; [ 93 – 95 ]).”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See all C2 English words →

See also

tetraploidizations tetraploidy tetrapod tetrapodomorph tetrapody tetrapolarity

Learn this word in context

See tetraploidization used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free