The term monoploid refers to a cell or an organism that has a single set of chromosomes. This is in contrast to diploid that has two sets of chromosomes. ... In a diploid state the haploid number is doubled, thus, this condition is also known as 2n.

What does monoploid mean in biology?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : haploid. 2 : having or being the basic haploid number of chromosomes in a polyploid series of organisms.

What is an example of a monoploid cell?

There are a few examples of monoploidy. For example, in some species of bees, wasps, and ants, the females are diploid and males are monoploid. The males develop parthenogenetically from unfertilized eggs, thus receive a haploid set of chromosomes from their mothers. Males can produce gametes using a modified mitosis.