Consider a polyploid plant that has several copies of each of its genes. This plant will likely die prematurely, given this high gene dosage.

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Polyploid plants can actually exhibit increased vigor and adaptability due to their increased genetic diversity and redundancy. Some polyploid plants have even been intentionally bred for their desirable traits. While some polyploid organisms may experience negative effects due to dosage imbalances, this is not necessarily the case for all polyploid plants.

Consider a Polyploid Plant That Has Several Copies of Each