Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?(1 point) Responses 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. They fuse to form a diploid organism so that there is the expected number of chromosomes. 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 are haploid to ensure that when two gametes (one from each parent) fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote becomes diploid, restoring the full set of chromosomes characteristic of the species. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining the correct number of chromosomes across generations.