monoploid

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Adjective monoploid has 1 sense

haploid, haploidic, monoploid - of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes

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Monoploid

Definition:

Monoploid refers to a cell or an organism having a single set of chromosomes, typically representative of the basic level of ploidy for that species.

Example sentences:

1. Using monoploid cells, scientists can study the fundamental genetics of an organism.

2. In haploid organisms, the monoploid state corresponds to the complete genome.

3. The monoploid number for humans is 23, while the diploid number is 46.

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