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Pseudohexapodibius

Definition: Pseudohexapodibius is a term used in botany, specifically describing a type of plant that has four leaflets rather than two as typical for all other species of hexaploid plants. This classification is important because it distinguishes between the two main types of hexaploids: pentaploidy and tetraploidy, which are more commonly observed in higher plants.


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Autotetraploidy

Definition: Autotetraploidy is a process in which an organism's cells are replicated without dividing, resulting in a single cell with two copies of each chromosome. This process can occur during the development of multicellular organisms like plants or animals, and it allows for genetic diversity within the same organism.


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Tetraploidy

Definition: Tetraploidy is a genetic abnormality in which there are three copies of each chromosome, usually three copies of one particular chromosome. This can occur in various types of organisms, including plants and animals. Tetraploidy has been associated with many diseases such as sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and Huntington's disease.


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Octaploidy

Definition: Octaploidy, also known as tetraploidy, is a genetic condition in which an organism has two sets of chromosomes. This means that each chromosome contains three copies of itself, rather than four, as is typical for normal human or animal cells. In octaploidy, there are two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. There are several theories about the cause of this condition, but the most common explanation is that it may be caused by a genetic mutation in the cell


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