Definition

A type of organism that has cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example

In many plants and animals, the diplont stage is the dominant form of the life cycle.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of a diplont?

Yeah, isn’t it an organism with a diploid number of chromosomes?

Exactly! I was reading about how it differs from haploids.

That's interesting; I love learning about genetics!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diplont is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "plont" (from Greek "ploon" meaning to form or to create). The term refers to an organism or cell that has two sets of chromosomes, hence the meaning of having two forms or sets.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') and 'forming' ('ploon') to remember that a diplont is an organism with two sets of chromosomes.

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