Diploid

Diploid

The condition in which a cell contains a nucleus with two complete sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent. The diploid condition is often abbreviated as 2n. Most plants and animals are diploid. The term also represents the number of chromosomes in most cells except the gametes, which are haploid in chromosome number.

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diploid

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The condition in which a cell contains a nucleus with two complete sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent. The diploid condition is often abbreviated as 2n. Most ...

diploid

Archaeology; Evolution

Having two sets of genes and two sets of chromosomes (one from the mother, one from the father). Many common species, including humans, are diploid. Compare with haploid and ...

diploid

Biology; Cell biology

Cells that contain homologous chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the cells is the diploid number and is equal to 2n (n is the number of homologous pairs).

diploid

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. The status of having two complete sets of chromosomes, most commonly one set of paternal origin and the other of maternal origin. 2. An organism or cell with a double set (2n) ...

diploid

Plants; Botany

Having two of the basic sets of chromosomes in the nucleus. Cf. Haploid, polyploid.

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

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antennule

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A small antenna, especially the first pair of antennae in crustaceans.

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

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