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haploid

/hæploʊɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does haploid mean?

adjective

Having a single set of chromosomes, typically found in gametes or spores. In genetics, describing an organism or cell with a single set of chromosomes.

Example

"The haploid cells in the plant's reproductive structures allowed for efficient fertilization."

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