Monoploid vs. Haploid — What's the Difference?

Having a single set of chromosomes in the cell nucleus; haploid.

Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, as in a germ cell (such as an egg or sperm) or in the somatic cells of a drone bee.

A monoploid organism or cell; a haploid.

A haploid organism or cell.

(genetics) Having a single set of chromosomes.

(genetics) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

A monoploid cell.

A cell which is haploid.

A monoploid organism.

An organism, such as a fungus, with haploid cells.

Of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes

Having half the number of chromosomes normally present in somatic cells; having only one chromosome of each type, and therefore having only one complete set of genes; Contrasted with diploid and polyploid. See also diploid.

(genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes

Of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes;