AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Haploid refers to the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism’s cells. Sexually reproducing organisms are diploid (having two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent). In humans, only the egg and sperm cells are haploid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haploid: A cell with a single set of chromosomes is referred to as haploid. The number of chromosomes in egg or sperm cells, also known as gametes, is referred to as haploid.

Detailed explanation-3: -A nucleus, cell (usually reproductive) or organism having a single set or copy of unpaired chromosomes. Gametes, formed as a result of meiosis, are haploid in that the number of chromosomes is halved randomly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each sperm or egg cell produced contains a complete set of unpaired chromosomes, and is therefore haploid. References: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Glossary of Genetic Terms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Haploid describes a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes. The term haploid can also refer to the number of chromosomes in egg or sperm cells, which are also called gametes.