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Haploid Cells

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Haploid cells are cells that contain only one set of chromosomes. In humans, these would be sperm or egg cells.

AP course connection

Topic 5.2: 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity

Unit 5

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