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How does fertilization restore the diploid number in sexually reproducing organisms?
Options
A By fusion of haploid gametes
Correct Answer
B Through mitotic cell divisions
C Via parthenogenesis
D By chromosome duplication in gametes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fertilization is the fusion of two haploid (n) gametes (sperm and egg) to form a diploid (2n) zygote. This combines one set of chromosomes from each parent.

Hint

Two halves make a whole.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 740 of 2556
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