Ploidy Level Use the drop-down menu to indicate the ploidy level ( p ) on a somatic cell . For example, p =2 for diploids, p =4 for tetraploids, p =6 for hexaploid, and so on. Note : JMP Life Science software can accommodate polyploids 1 with even ploidy levels only. To Specify a Ploidy Level: Click the Ploidy Level drop-down menu. Click the correct ploidy level. 1 J.B.S Haldane. 1930. Theoretical Genetics of Autopolyploids. J. Genetics 22 (3): 359-372.