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Define a haploid nucleus as one that has a single set of chromosomes.

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Define a haploid nucleus as one that has a single set of chromosomes

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Haploid and Diploid Nuclei

Cells can have different numbers of chromosome sets in their nuclei. Haploid nuclei have one set of chromosomes, while diploid nuclei have two sets.

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