Explain the difference between Haploidy and Polyploidy.
(N/A) Haploidy: It is a condition where a cell or organism contains only one set of chromosomes $(n)$. This is typical in gametes.
Polyploidy: It is a condition where a cell or organism contains more than two complete sets of chromosomes (e.g.,$3n, 4n, 5n, ...$). This is common in plants and can occur due to failure of cell division.
Polyploidy: It is a condition where a cell or organism contains more than two complete sets of chromosomes (e.g.,$3n, 4n, 5n, ...$). This is common in plants and can occur due to failure of cell division.
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