Diploid

Diploid [ Biology - Genetics ]
(Abbreviation: 2n)

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	Having two chromosomes of each kind ( somatic tissues of higher plants and animals are ordinarily diploid in chromosomal constitution in contrast to haploid (monoploid) gametes or the rare instances of haploid plants.

Haploid number of chromosomes = n diploid = 2n (compare with monoploid, polyploid)

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