Haploids

/ˈhæpˌlɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of haploid; organisms or cells containing a single set of chromosomes, typically found in sperm and egg cells.

Etymology

Plural of haploid (haplos + -oid + -s). Standard English pluralization of the scientific term for single-chromosome-set organisms.

Kelly Says

Sperm and egg cells are haploids, which is why when they fuse during fertilization, the resulting embryo gets chromosomes from both parents—nature's elegant solution to mixing genetic material!

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