Diploid
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.
2. Having a full set of genetic material consisting of paired chromosomes with one chromosome from each parent. In humans, the diploid chromosome number is 46.
3. The condition of having two of each chromosome. Somatic cells of higher plants and animals are normally diploid.
4. Having two sets of genes and two sets of chromosomes (one from the mother, one from the father). Many common species, including humans, are diploid. Compare with haploid and polyploid.
5. The state in which each type of chromosome (except the sex chromosomes) is represented twice (2N)
Diplonema (adjective: diplotene)
The stage of prophase I between pachynema and diakinesis, during which the chromosomes of a bivalent separate at and around their centromeres, allowing chiasmata to become visible.
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