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Can someone explain haploid and diploid to me? Please?
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Can someone explain haploid and diploid to me? Please?

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A haploid cell is a cell typically with half the number of chromosomes (a sex cell) used for reproduction.

A diploid cell is the opposite, a full set of chromosomes not intended for sexual reproduction but typically used in mitosis.
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