Phenomena and Processes

Diploidy

The chromosomal constitution of cells, in which each type of CHROMOSOME is represented twice. Symbol: 2N or 2X.

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Abstract

The chromosomal constitution of cells, in which each type of CHROMOSOME is represented twice. Symbol: 2N or 2X.

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7 entry terms
  • Diploid
  • Diploidies
  • Diploids
  • Diploid Cell
  • Cell, Diploid
  • Cells, Diploid
  • Diploid Cells

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Chromosomes (1966-1967)

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  1. G05.700w.264w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diploidy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004171. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004171
  2. Diploidy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploidy
  3. Diploidy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5807735