what is the difference in a diploid  and a haploid
Diploid cells are the sex cells in organisms that sexually reproduce, and sex cells are also known as gametes. Haploid cells are ALL cells other than sex cells, such as brai â¦ n cells, muscle cells etc. Diploid would be 46 chromosomes, while haploid would be half that (23 chromosomes). 3 people found this useful.