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haploide

A single set of chromosomes (half the full set of genetic material) present in the egg and sperm cells of animals and in the egg and pollen cells of plants. Human beings have 23 chromosomes in their reproductive cells.

See also: diploid.

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  • Category: Genome
  • Company: U.S. DOE
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