Vocabulary Entry

diploid

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to a cell or organism that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example Sentences

"Humans are diploid organisms with 46 chromosomes."

"The diploid stage of the plant reproductive cycle is crucial for genetic diversity."

"In diploid cells, genes come in pairs, increasing variability."

noun

Example Sentences

"The zygote is the first diploid cell formed after fertilization."

"Scientists study diploids to understand genetic inheritance."

"Each diploid contains two alleles for each gene, one from each parent."