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Haploid Definition & Meaning

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does haploid mean?
of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes
What part of speech is haploid?
Haploid is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does haploid have?
Haploid has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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