Diplontikák

Diplontikák is a term used in biology to describe an organism that has a diploid life cycle. This means that the somatic cells of the organism are diploid, containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent. The only haploid cells produced are gametes, such as sperm and egg cells. These haploid gametes fuse during fertilization to form a diploid zygote, which then develops into a new diploid organism. This type of life cycle is characteristic of most animals, including humans, and some algae. In contrast to haplontikák, where haploid stages are dominant, the diploid stage is the prominent and longer-lasting phase in the life cycle of diplontikák. The alternation of generations is still present, but the haploid phase is typically reduced to just the gametes.