What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

The main difference between haploid cells and diploid cells is diploid cells have two complete sets of chromosomes, while haploid cells only have one complete set of chromosomes. Haploid cells have half the amount of chromosomes that diploid cells have. read more

In humans most somatic cells are in a diploid state and only switch to a haploid state in gametes or sex cells. In algae and fungi cells switch between a haploid and diploid state over the length of their life cycle (known as alternation of generation), and are in a haploid state during the principle stage of their life cycle. read more

Haploid cells function as gametes, sperm and ova, in sexual reproduction.The sets of chromosomes of diploid and haploid cells are expressed in terms of haploid numbers and diploid numbers. A haploid number is the amount of chromosomes inside the nucleus of one chromosomal set. read more