Vocabulary Entry

haploid

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to a cell or organism that has a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

Example Sentences

"In humans, gametes are haploid cells that contain half the genetic material."

"Haploid organisms can undergo meiosis to produce gametes."

"A haploid life cycle is seen in many fungi and algae."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sperm and egg are both haploids, each contributing to the zygote."

"In certain plant species, a haploid can develop directly into a gametophyte."

"Researchers study haploids for insights into genetics and inheritance."