haploidic
- adjective
- /hæˈplɔɪdɪk/
- Specialized
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haploide
- The term haploidic describes cells that contain only one set of chromosomes.
Examples
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The haploidic phase in plants alternates with a diploidic sporophytic generation.
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Gametes are haploidic cells produced during meiosis.
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In many fungi, the vegetative body is haploidic for much of its life cycle.
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Researchers observed that only haploidic spores could develop under these conditions.
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In many fungi, the vegetative body is haploidic for much of its life cycle.
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Researchers observed that only haploidic spores could develop under these conditions.
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Gametes are haploidic cells produced during meiosis.
Synonyms
A cell that has one set of chromosomes, like a sperm or egg
A cell or organism with a single set of chromosomes instead of the usual two
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Etymology
Haploidic comes from the Greek root hapl- meaning 'single', and it shares this root with the word haploid. So haploidic describes cells that have one 'single' set of chromosomes, like sperm and egg cells.
