Here's why:
* Haploid means "having a single set of chromosomes".
* In humans, we have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 total).
* A haploid cell only has one chromosome from each pair, so it has 23 total chromosomes.
Examples of haploid cells include:
* Sperm cells and egg cells (gametes) in humans.
* Spores in plants and fungi.
Important Note: A cell with two of each kind of chromosome is called a diploid cell. Most of the cells in your body are diploid, meaning they have two copies of each chromosome.
