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What does diploid mean?

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Diploid: adj. 1 Double or twofold. 2 Having a homologous pair of chromosomes for each characteristic except sex, the total number of chromosomes being twice that of a gamete.-n 1. a diploid cell. 2. An individual characterized by a diploid chromosome number.

from the American Heritage Dictionary 2nd edition.

diploid:a cell that contains both chromosomes of a homologout


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