How are cells with monosomy different from haploid cells?

Answer 1

Haploid refers to a cell that has has only one copy of each chromosome, like in a gamete such as a sperm cell or egg cell. Upon fertilization, the two haploids come together to form a full diploid cell (two copies of each chromosome) which then goes on to form the complete organism. Monosomy refers to a condition where there is only one copy of a specific chromosome. For example, in the human condition Turner Syndrome, there is only one X chromosome, instead of two sex chromosomes. Most incidences of monosomy other than Turner Syndrome are lethal, so there aren't many examples of it.

Answer 2

Cells with monosomy have one copy of a particular chromosome, resulting in an uneven number of chromosomes, potentially leading to genetic abnormalities. Haploid cells, on the other hand, have only one set of chromosomes, typically found in reproductive cells like sperm and eggs. This difference means that cells with monosomy have an imbalance in the number of chromosomes, while haploid cells have a normal set for reproduction.