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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.
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.
They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes.
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The correct response is:
They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes.
Haploid gametes are important because they contain half the chromosome number of the organism. When two haploid gametes fuse during fertilization, they restore the diploid number of chromosomes in the resulting zygote, ensuring that the organism has the correct amount of genetic material for development.
