Diploid and Haploid

You: ‘The correct definition is diploid and haploid.’

Dr. Foster: ‘Although, not correct here, both are critical concepts in cell biology, particularly when discussing mitosis and meiosis. Mitosis yields two daughter cells each with a diploid number of chromosomes—meaning a full set, often 46 in humans—while meiosis creates four daughter cells with a haploid number, meaning half the usual set, 23 in humans.’

Alice: ‘So these terms really matter when we talk about how cells divide and how gametes form. But maybe they don’t exactly match the question about dominant and recessive traits.’

Dr. Foster: ‘Exactly. While diploid and haploid are important for understanding how genetic material is passed along through cell division, they don’t directly explain why certain traits appear and others remain hidden. Perhaps you should reconsider your previous choice and explore some other genetic concepts that might be more relevant to describing observable traits in organisms.’

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