Question

What are haploid cells?

Answer 1

Chromosome:

1. Chromosomes are a collection of thread-like structures that come in various lengths and forms.
2. DNA and proteins make up chromosomes (mainly histones).
3. A cell can be haploid, diploid, or polyploid, depending on the number of sets of chromosomes contained within the nucleus.

Haploid cells:

1. Only one set of chromosomes exists in haploid cells.
2. Meiosis is the process that produces haploid cells.
3. For example – Human sperm and egg cell contains 23 chromosomes.