Meaning of the word haploid in English
What does haploid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
haploid
US /ˈhæp.lɔɪd/
UK /ˈhæp.lɔɪd/
Adjective
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
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Gametes are haploid cells, containing only one set of chromosomes.
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The haploid number of chromosomes in humans is 23.
Noun
a haploid organism or cell
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The life cycle of some algae involves a stage as a haploid.
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During meiosis, a diploid cell divides to produce four haploids.