A set of unpaired chromosomes is said to be ________ .

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Haploid:
A cell with a single set of chromosomes is referred to as haploid.
The number of chromosomes in egg or sperm cells, also known as gametes, is referred to as haploid.
Final answer: A set of unpaired chromosomes is said to be haploid.

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