diplont
/ˈdɪplɑnt/
noun
- An organism or cell that has two complete sets of chromosomes (diploid), especially in the context of life cycles where the diploid stage is the dominant form.
- The diplont stage of the fern's life cycle produces spores.
- In humans, most body cells are diplonts, containing 46 chromosomes.
- Biologists studied the diplont to understand how genetic traits are passed on.
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