diploid

A diploid is a plant or animal that is made up of two copies of the same chromosome. This means that the diploid has 46 chromosomes in total.

  • The diploid is a type of flower that is very rare.

  • The diploid is a type of fish that is very common.

Definition of diploid

noun

(genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number

adjective

of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number

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Example Sentences for diploid

  • 1

    The large vegetative phase is diploid and gametophytic.

  • 2

    The conspicuous plant observed in the field is the diploid sporophyte.

  • 3

    In diploid organisms, somatic cells possess two copies of the genome.

  • 4

    Adults are diploid or polyploid.

  • 5

    The advantage of diploid, e.g heterosis, only takes place in diploid life stage.

  • 6

    For a recessive allele in a diploid population, .

  • 7

    The males are haploid and the females are diploid.

  • 8

    Differences between haploid and diploid cells.

  • 9

    Ashmead's Kernel is a diploid cultivar of apple.

  • 10

    For a recessive allele in a diploid population, formula_4.