Diplophase

/ˈdɪpləˌfeɪz/ noun

Definition

In biology, the period in an organism's life cycle when diploid (paired-chromosome) cells are present.

Etymology

From Greek 'diplos' (double) + 'phasis' (appearance or phase). A biological term used in studying life cycles of organisms that alternate between different chromosome states.

Kelly Says

Life cycles are like watching a costume change—some organisms are 'dressed' in the diploid costume for most of their lives (the diplophase), then switch to the haploid costume just for reproduction!

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