Question

Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?(1 point) Responses 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. 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.

Answer 1

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

Haploid gametes (sperm and eggs) each carry half the number of chromosomes as the diploid organism. When they fuse during fertilization, they restore the diploid number, ensuring that the resulting organism has the correct complement of chromosomes.