Genetic Variation from Meiosis Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?(1 point) Responses It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy. It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy. Neither parent has the full set of genetic information so each must contribute their half. Neither parent has the full set of genetic information so each must contribute their half. They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes. They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes. When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms. When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms. Skip to navigation

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Genetic Variation from Meiosis Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?(1 point) Responses It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy. It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy. Neither parent has the full set of genetic information so each must contribute their half. Neither parent has the full set of genetic information so each must contribute their half. They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes. They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes. When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms. When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The correct response to the question "Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?" is:

"They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes."

This statement correctly explains that haploid gametes (sperm and egg) combine during fertilization to restore the diploid chromosome number in the resulting zygote, which is essential for normal development.