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Haploid - What does it mean?

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haploid

Adjective

(-)
  • (cytology) Of a cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, such as a gamete.
  • Derived terms

    * haplodic * haploidy

    See also

    * monoploid * diploid * polyploid * tetraploid * triploid

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cell which is haploid.
  • An organism, such as a fungus, with haploid cells.
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