Definition of Diploid
of a cell, having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
Examples of Diploid in a sentence
A diploid is a type of cell that contains two sets of chromosomes. 🔊
Diploid cells reproduce through the process of mitosis. 🔊
Somatic cells in your body are all diploid cells. 🔊
During reproduction, gametes bind together to form a diploid zygote. 🔊
Found in almost all animal cells, diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes. 🔊
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