Most mammals have diploid body cells and haploid gametes. During ________, chromosomes from haploid gametes combine, and a _

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Most mammals have diploid body cells and haploid gametes. During ________, chromosomes from haploid gametes combine, and a _

_______ zygote is formed.
A.
implantation, diploid
B.
fertilization, diploid
C.
implantation, haploid
D.
fertilization, haploid

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spin [16.1K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-25T16:39:25+03:00

Answer: B). fertilization, diploid

Explanation: During fertilization, the sperm cell (a gamete) fuses with an ovum or egg (a gamete) to form a zygote. Each of the gametes have haploid number of chromosomes (23 chromosomes) and they fuse to produce a zygote with a diploid number (46 i.e., 23 pairs) of chromosomes.

Most mammals have diploid body cells and haploid gametes. During __________, chromosomes from haploid gametes combine, and a ___

Most mammals have diploid body cells and haploid gametes. During ________, chromosomes from haploid gametes combine, and a _