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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.
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.
Gametes must be haploid (having one set of chromosomes) so that when two gametes fuse during fertilization, they create a diploid organism (with two sets of chromosomes), thus restoring the chromosome number that is characteristic of the species.
