1) Condition 
(from the article `life cycle`) The life cycle characteristic of bacteria is termed haplontic. This term refers to the fact that it encompasses a single generation of organisms ... ...two sets of similar chromosomes (diploid). At sexual maturity, this form, called the sporophyte, produces an offspring (gametophyte) with cells ... ......
The number of chromosomes in the gametes, which is half the number normally found in somatic cells. Symbol: n. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(hap´loi-de) the state of being haploid.
[n] - the condition of being haploid