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Polyploid
A polyploid organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in a polyploid can vary widely depending on the species and type of polyploidy; for example, a triploid has three sets (3n), a tetraploid has four sets (4n), and so on. Therefore, the total number of chromosomes in a polyploid is a multiple of the basic chromosome set of that species.
Polyploid. This means they have more than two sets of chromosomes, which can result in increased genetic diversity and variations in traits among individuals. Examples of polyploid species include strawberries and wheat.
Plant cells typically have multiple DNA chromosomes. The number can vary depending on the plant species, but most plant cells have multiple sets of chromosomes, known as polyploidy. This allows for genetic diversity and adaptation to different environments.
Nearly each species of bird has its own unique number of chromosomes. It can be very difficult to determine the exact number because many of these chromosomes are highly fragmented into multiple 'microchromosomes.' In short, the answer is: "It depends..."
Aneuploidy refers to an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell, typically due to errors in cell division. The correct number of chromosomes in a species is known as euploidy, where cells have a normal set of chromosomes.
An autoploid is a cell with multiple copies of a set of haploid chromosomes from a single parent.
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Not necessarily. While many members of the same species may have the same number of chromosomes, it does not guarantee that two organisms with the same number of chromosomes are of the same species. Chromosome number is just one characteristic used to define species, but other factors like genetic makeup, morphology, and ability to reproduce with one another are also important in determining species classification.
The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) has 46 chromosomes, like most plants and animals with a double set of chromosomes for their species.
Meiosis produces gametes which have only one set of chromosomes for that species.
Meiosis produces gametes which have only one set of chromosomes for that species.