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Which of these is an example of a haploid cell? Neuron/ Sperm/ Red blood cell

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Sperm is an example of a haploid cell, which is a type of gamete with a single set of chromosomes, produced via meiosis for the purpose of sexual reproduction.

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An example of a haploid cell is a sperm. In sexually reproducing organisms, haploid cells such as sperm and eggs have only one set of chromosomes (1n). These are also known as gametes, and they are involved in sexual reproduction, where the fusion of these cells creates a diploid zygote. While most other cells in the body, known as somatic cells, are diploid and contain two sets of chromosomes, haploid cells contain just one set and are produced via the process of meiosis.

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An example of a haploid cell is the sperm cell. A haploid cell has a complete set of chromosomes. Through meiosis, a haploid cell called the gametes is produced. Haploid cells could also refer to the number of chromosomes in an egg or a sperm cell.
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