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haplont

/ˈhæplɒnt/ noun · British & US
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What does haplont mean?

noun

A haplont is a single-celled organism that is capable of reproducing on its own, typically by mitosis. In genetics, a haplont is a cell that has only one set of chromosomes.

Example

"The haplont stage of a plant's life cycle is crucial for its development and growth."

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