What does diploid mean?
Having two sets of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell, typical of most adult somatic cells in diploid organisms. In genetics, diploid refers to the number of chromosomes in an organism's cells, with each chromosome paired with a homologous chromosome.
Example
"The geneticist studied the diploid cells of the plant to understand its reproductive cycle."
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