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Ploidy

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ploidy)

Ploidy is the number of sets of chromosomes in the nucleus of a biological cell. Normally a gamete (sperm or egg) carries a full set of chromosomes that includes a single copy of each gene, as aneuploidy generally leads to severe genetic disease in the offspring. (Wikipedia)

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06-Nov-2012

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