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Gametes are reproductive cells produced by a type of cell division called meiosis. They contain only one set of chromosomes and are said to be haploid.

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When a cell contains one set of chromosomes?

it is haploid


What is the chromosomes in the new cell after sexual reproduction?

After fertilization, the new cell contains one set of chromosomes from each parent.


What is a cell with pairs of chromosomes called A cell with no pairs single set (single set) of chromosomes?

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A cell such as a somatic cell that contains two sets of chromosomes is said to be what?

A cell such as a somatic cell that contains two sets of chromosomes is said to be a diploid.


What is a diploid cell and a haploid cell?

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What is a cell containing a single set of chromosomes and therefore only single set of genes is?

What contains only a single set of chomosomes?


Sex cells called have only one set of chromosomes?

A mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes is a gamete. A haploid is an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes.


Which cell contains only a single set of chromosomes?

A single complete set of chromosomes is called a haploid set of chromosomes. It is generally represented by the letter N. In humans for example, there are a total of 46 chromosomes per somatic cell. Since there are two copies of each chromosome. the 2N number for human is 46 and N = 23.


The physical map of the array of chromosomes is called?

The physical map of the array of chromosomes is called a karyotype. If a eukaryotic cell has a single set of chromosomes it is called a haploid.


What do the term diploid and haploid mean?

Diploid: term used to refer to a cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes.Haploid: term used to refer to a cell that contains only a single set of chromosomes and therefore only a single set of genes.


What is a sperm cell called in a plant or animal?

i think you are thinking of a haploid cell. it is called this because it doesnt have a full set of chromosomes.


What is contained in the head of a sperm cell?

A human sperm cell has one set of the father's chromosomes in its nucleus. These of course will combine with the mother's chromosomes if the sperm fertilizes an egg. There are also organelles which provide the sperm cell with the energy it needs for its journey.