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  • Haploid Cells: Definition, Examples & Significance
    A cell that contains one member of each chromosome pair is called a haploid cell.

    Here's why:

    * Haploid refers to the number of chromosomes in a cell.

    * Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

    * Haploid cells have only one set of chromosomes.

    Examples of haploid cells:

    * Gametes (sperm and egg cells): These cells are produced through meiosis, a process that reduces the number of chromosomes by half.

    * Some fungal and plant cells: In some organisms, haploid cells can be a part of their normal life cycle.

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