diploid

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In 2016, they replicated the feat in rice, showing that the MiMe mutations would create diploid eggs genetically identical to the mother plant.

From Science Magazine

Humans are diploid, meaning we have two sets of chromosomes; every individual gets one set from a paternal sperm donor and one set from a maternal egg donor.

From Scientific American

The DNR says it’s the first documented capture of a grass carp from the lake that was diploid, or able to produce offspring.

From Washington Times

However, pumpkin is considered a diploid today, which means it only has two copies of each chromosome.

From Salon

“MMR vaccine - one component of this vaccine is called WI-38 human diploid lung fibroblast. This is contracted from a female fetus that has been aborted,” he wrote.

From Fox News