Diploid at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Diploid? A full set of genetic material, consisting of paired chromosomes one chromosome from each parental set. Most animal cells except the gametes have a diploid set of chromosomes. The diploid human genome has 46 chromosomes.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Elizabeth
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