Question

Diploid organisms have two sets of chromosomes in every nucleus of almost every cell. But organisms that are otherwise diploid also often contain haploid cells. The haploid cells contain only the set of chromosomes - or half of the number of fiploid cells.

Answer 1

Diploid organisms have two sets of chromosomes in their somatic cells, while haploid cells contain only one set of chromosomes. Haploid cells are found in reproductive structures and can be either gametes or spores.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diploid organisms have two sets of chromosomes in every nucleus of almost every cell. In an organism's somatic cells, which are all cells of a multicellular organism except the reproductive cells, the nucleus contains two copies of each chromosome, called homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are matched pairs containing the same genes in identical locations along their length. Diploid organisms inherit one copy of each homologous chromosome from each parent. Haploid cells, containing a single copy of each homologous chromosome, are found only within an organism's reproductive structures, such as the ovaries and testes. Haploid cells can be either gametes or spores. Male gametes are sperm and female gametes are eggs. All animals and most plants produce gametes. Spores are haploid cells that can produce a haploid organism or can fuse with another spore to form a diploid cell. Some plants and all fungi produce spores.