Example of a human karyotype: 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes (one pair is the homologous 'sex' chromosomes - in this case X and Y = a boy) III. Meiosis reduces chromosome number from diploid (2n) to haploid (n) 1 diploid cell (2n) cell becomes 4 haploid (n) germ cells (eggs or sperm).
closed plan. noun. 1. an office floor plan consisting of fully enclosed office spaces. Compare open plan.
closed contract. Whose terms constitute the entire agreement between the contracting parties and no clause or provision can be changed or modified without mutual consent. An insurance contract, for example, is a closed contract whereas a construction contract may not be one. See also open contract.