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Glossary Genetics / Term

haploid

A single genome or set of chromosomes (eg, in human gametes, n=23), compared to the normal diploid (double) set of chromosomes (n=46).


The number of chromosomes in a sperm or egg cell, half the diploid number.

Dr. Paul Meltzer, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines haploid.

Related terms: chromosome, diploid, genome.

Permanent link haploid - Modification date 2021-07-25 - Creation date 2020-01-16


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