Question

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

It is impossible for them to be diploid because reproduction does not result in diploidy

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.

When gametes are made, the diploid cell splits twice, creating four haploid organisms.

Answer 1

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It is important for gametes to be haploid because when they fuse during fertilization, they form a diploid zygote with the correct number of chromosomes. If gametes were diploid, the resulting organism would have double the expected number of chromosomes, leading to genetic abnormalities and potential health issues. Additionally, each parent only contributes half of their genetic information to the offspring, so it is necessary for gametes to be haploid in order to combine genetic material from both parents to create a genetically diverse individual.