A Haploid Cell (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption A haploid cell with 23 chromosomes (left), and a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes (right). Credit Gloryn Chia/Columbia University Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.