Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

Inheritance in Diploids and Haploids

Genetics

2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

Inheritance in Diploids and Haploids

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Genetics?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a diploid cell?

A cell with no nucleus

A cell containing only one set of chromosomes

A cell containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent

A cell that cannot undergo mitosis

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the definition of ploidy: Ploidy refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell. A haploid cell has one set, while a diploid cell has two sets.

Recall that in most multicellular organisms, diploid cells contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent, which is represented as $2n$ where $n$ is the number of unique chromosomes.

Recognize that a cell with no nucleus is not related to ploidy but rather to cell structure, so it does not describe diploidy.

Identify that a cell containing only one set of chromosomes is haploid, not diploid, so this option is incorrect for describing a diploid cell.

Conclude that the best description of a diploid cell is one that contains two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, which allows it to undergo mitosis and maintain genetic stability.