What Does Autotriploid Mean?

: having a triploid set of chromosomes made up of like genomes.

What is an Autotriploid?

An autotriploid would be one that has three copies of the basic chromosomal set. One way to produce an autotriploid is by mating a diploid with haploid (n) gamete and a tetraploid with 2n gamete. The offspring would have an unbalanced gametes and therefore possibly sterile.

What is Monosonic?

Monosomy is the state of having a single copy of a chromosome pair instead of the usual two copies found in diploid cells. Monosomy can be partial if a portion of the second chromosome copy is present.