What is the difference between diploid and haploid ?

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Diploid cells contain two complete sets (2n) of chromosomes. Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes (n) as diploid - i.e. a haploid cell contains only one complete set of chromosomes.

Cell Division and Growth

Diploid cells reproduce by mitosis making daughter cells that are exact replicas. Haploid cells are a result of the process of meiosis, a type of cell division in which diploid cells divide to give rise to haploid germ cells. A haploid cell will merge with another haploid cell at fertilization.

Examples

Skin, blood, muscle cells (also known as somatic cells) Cells used in sexual reproduction, sperm and ova (also known as Gametes).


About
Diploid cells contain two complete sets (2n) of chromosomes.	Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes (n) as diploid - i.e. a haploid cell contains only one complete set of chromosomes.
Cell Division and Growth
Diploid cells reproduce by mitosis making daughter cells that are exact replicas.	Haploid cells are a result of the process of meiosis, a type of cell division in which diploid cells divide to give rise to haploid germ cells. A haploid cell will merge with another haploid cell at fertilization.
Examples
Skin, blood, muscle cells (also known as somatic cells)	Cells used in sexual reproduction, sperm and ova (also known as Gametes).