TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

JEU CHROMOSOMES [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

Allopolyploidy - an increase in the chromosome complement as a result of interspecific hybridization. This mechanism allows for rapid speciation and has led to the evolution of ca. 80% of flowering plants, including common bread wheat and rice.

Key term(s)
  • chromosome set

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Ensemble de chromosomes présent dans le noyau d'une cellule eukaryote.

OBS

complément chromosomique : Terme imprécis.

Key term(s)
  • jeu de chromosomes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: