Definition of Diploid

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Diploid

The term 'Diploid' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'A full set of genetic material consisting of paired chromosomes, one from each parental set. Most animal cells except the gametes have a diploid set of chromosomes. The diploid human genome has 46 chromosomes'.

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