Question

Why is it important for gametes to be haploid? (1 point)
• When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms.
• Neither parent has the full set of genetic information so each must contribute their half.
• It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy.
• They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes.

Answer 1

The correct reason is: **They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes.**

This is important because when the haploid gametes from each parent (e.g., sperm and egg) combine during fertilization, they restore the diploid chromosome number in the resulting zygote, ensuring that the offspring has the correct genetic information and stability in chromosome number across generations.