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diploid

/ˈdɪplɔɪd/ /ˈdɪˌplɔɪd/

Meanings
noun
A cell which is diploid.

Examples :

"The human body cell is a diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes. "
biology organism

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Illustration organism

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

Illustration quadrilateral

quadrilateral noun

/ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/

A polygon with four sides.

"The teacher asked us to draw a quadrilateral, so I drew a shape with four straight sides. "

Illustration irregular

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration inherited

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration contains

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

Illustration chromosomes

chromosomes noun

/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊmz/ /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊmz/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Illustration chromosome

chromosome noun

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Illustration congruent

congruent adjective

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/

Corresponding in character; congruous

"The student's explanation was congruent with the teacher's understanding of the topic. "

Illustration spermatozoon

spermatozoon noun

/ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/

A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

"The spermatozoon from the father united with the mother's egg, starting the development of their baby. "

Illustration organisms

organisms noun

/ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˈɔːrɡənɪsəmz/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"Scientists study different organisms, such as bacteria and plants, to learn about life on Earth. "

Illustration formation

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "