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which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis? a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell a cell that has two complete sets of chromosomes a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes
A haploid cell contains a single set of chromosomes. During meiosis, diploid cells (with two sets of chromosomes) divide to form haploid gametes. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the chromosome - number characteristics of a haploid cell. A cell with double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell would be polyploid, a cell with two complete sets of chromosomes is diploid, and a haploid cell has the same number of chromosomes as the daughter cell it gives rise to in meiosis (in terms of being haploid).
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