Associations to the word «Haploid»

Wiktionary

HAPLOID, adjective. (cytology) Of a cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, such as a gamete.
HAPLOID, noun. A cell which is haploid.
HAPLOID, noun. An organism, such as a fungus, with haploid cells.

Dictionary definition

HAPLOID, noun. (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes.
HAPLOID, adjective. Of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy