Science / Genetics / Haploid: A single set of chromosomes (half the full set of genetic material), present in the egg and sperm cells of animals and in the egg and pollen cells of plants. Human beings have 23 chromosomes in their reproductive cells. Compare diploid.
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Science / Biology / Spores: Impervious structures formed by some cells that encapsulate the cells and protect them from the environment; haploid cells that can survive unfavorable conditions and germinate into new haploid indivi MORE
Science / Biology / Meiosis: Cell division in which the chromosomes replicate, followed by two nuclear divisions. Each of the resulting gametes (in animals, spores in plants) receives a haploid set of chromosomes. Reduction/divis MORE
Science / Biology / Diploid: Cells that contain homologous chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in the cells is the diploid number and is equal to 2n (n is the number of homologous pairs). MORE
Science / Genetics / Gamete: An haploid cell.gel electrophoresis the process by which nucleic acids (dna or rna) or proteins are separated by size according to movement of the charged molecules in an electrical field. MORE