A Cell with One Set of Chromosomes Would Be Termed

Question

A cell with one set of chromosomes would be termed a ________________ cell.
A) sister
B) diploid
C) haploid
D) None of the answer choices are correct.
E) somatic

Accepted Answer

A cell with one set of chromosomes is known as a haploid cell. Haploid cells contain only one complete set of chromosomes, which means they have a single copy of each chromosome. This is different from diploid cells, which have two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent) and are found in most somatic cells. Sister cells refer to two genetically identical cells that are produced through cell division, and somatic cells are any cells in the body that are not specialized reproductive cells. Therefore, the correct answer is C, haploid.