Diploid (adjective)

In biology, diploid refers to a organism or cell that has two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent. This is the normal state of cells in sexually reproducing organisms, and the cells are known as diploid cells.

Origin:

The word diploid comes from the greek word "diploos" which means "double" and "-oid" which means "like". in biology, diploid refers to a organism or cell that has two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Examples:

1. Humans are diploid organisms, meaning that we have two sets of chromosomes in each of our cells.
2. The diploid number of chromosomes in a human cell is 46.
3. A diploid cell has twice the number of chromosomes as a haploid cell.
4. The diploid state is usually the vegetative state for organisms, where the cells can grow and divide.
5. During meiosis, the diploid cells divide to produce haploid cells that will eventually form gametes.