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.
DEFINITION of 'Closed Corporation'. A business that is set up using a corporate business structure, but in which all the shares are held by a select few individuals who are usually closely associated with the business.REAKING DOWN 'Closed Corporation'. Closed corporations are not publicly traded on any stock exchanges and are, therefore, closed to investment from the general public. Shares are often held by the owners/managers of the business and sometimes even their families.