Diploid Nucleus

What is Diploid Nucleus?

A nucleus containing two complete sets of chromosomes, so that every type of chromosome is present as a matching pair. Body cells are diploid; in humans a diploid nucleus contains 46 chromosomes arranged as 23 pairs.

This definition is part of the Development of Organisms and Continuity of Life chapter in Cambridge O Level Biology.

Concepts related to Diploid Nucleus

• chromosome pair
• gamete
• Zygote