Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diploid
adjective
/ˈdɪp.lɔɪd/
Definition
Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
Examples
- Humans are diploid organisms, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes in each of their cells.
- In a diploid cell, there are 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans.
- The diploid condition is essential for sexual reproduction as it allows for genetic diversity.
Meaning
The term diploid describes cells that contain two copies of each chromosome, which is characteristic of the majority of somatic cells in an organism.
Synonyms
- bivalent
- double
- twice
