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diploid Biology (of cells or organisms) having pairs of homologous chromosomes so that twice the haploid number is present diploid [′di‚plȯid] (crystallography) A crystal form in the isometric system having 24 similar quadrilateral faces arranged in pairs. (genetics) Having two complete chromosome pairs in a nucleus (2N). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although the population is largely clonal and seems locked in a diploid state, the species has a demonstrated ability to undergo recombination. Cell cycle arrest and stereotypic transcriptional responses to DNA damage induced by ionizing radiation (IR) were quantified in telomerase-expressing human diploid fibroblasts. A micronucleus contains the whole diploid genome of the organism. |
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