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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.
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.
It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy.
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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 (sperm and egg) contain half the number of chromosomes of the diploid organism. Upon fertilization, these two haploid gametes fuse to restore the diploid chromosome number, ensuring that the resulting zygote has the appropriate genetic makeup.
