Polyploidy

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Polyploidy: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about polyploidy which is the addition of chromosomes in an individual pair. It discusses the causes of polyploidy and the characteristics responsible for it. It also briefs on the types of polyploidy.

Important Questions on Polyploidy

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What is allopolyploidy in plant breeding?

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What is allopolyploidy and examples?

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Euploidy and aneuploidy are the types of polyploidy.

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_____is a type of euploidy in which the chromosomes in an organism are composed of more than normal two sets, each of which has been derived from two or more species.

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Define the term euploidy.

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Biology>Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production>Polyploidy> Q 6

Describe in detail the numerical changes of chromosomes.

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Biology>Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production>Polyploidy> Q 7

Polyploidy can be developed artificially by

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Biology>Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production>Polyploidy> Q 8

In crop improvement program, haploids are of great importance because they: