Ploidy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009041",
  "term": "Ploidy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The number of complete sets of chromosomes within the nucleus of a biological cell. Organisms are described based on their ploidy level, such as haploid (one set), diploid (two sets), or polyploid (more than two sets). Humans are diploid organisms, possessing 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46 in most somatic cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 163 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ploidy/"
}