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Contents 1 Haploid 2 Diploid 3 Polyploid 4 References

Haploid

The number of chromosomes in a sperm or egg cell, half the diploid number.

Diploid

The number of chromosomes in most cells except the gametes. In humans, the diploid number is 46.

Polyploid

References

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