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Which of the following occurs as a result of fertilization?
Options
A a gamete is formed
B diploidy is restored
Correct Answer
C the final phase of spermatogenesis begins
D another round of menstrual cycle begins
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fertilization is the fusion of two haploid gametes (sperm and egg) to form a diploid zygote. This restores the diploid chromosome number (2n) characteristic of the species.

Hint

What happens to the chromosome number when sperm and egg combine?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1530 of 2556
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