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What is the biological importance of human gametes being haploid?
Options
A To maintain identical genetic makeup
B To ensure restoration of diploid number upon fertilization
Correct Answer
C To promote asexual reproduction
D To increase mutation rates
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Haploid gametes (n) carry one set of chromosomes. Fertilization, the fusion of two gametes, restores the diploid (2n) chromosome number in the zygote, maintaining species-specific chromosome numbers across generations.

Hint

Fertilization combines genetic material from two sources.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 650 of 2556
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