Haploid Definition

haploid
adjective
  1. of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
noun
  1. (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes

"Haploid" in song lyrics

See how haploid is used in real songs:

  • "products of spermatogeneis and haploid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "are spores haploid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "are seeds haploid"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "haploid"

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