Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.4 - Cell Division Plays Important Roles in the Sexual Life Cycle - 11.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 226: 2

Answer

Fertilization is the union of 2 haploid cells, each with a single set of chromosomes (denoted as n). When these haploid cells join up, a diploid cell is created (2n), containing sets of chromosomes from either haploid cell. Gametes such as sperm and egg are haploid, while the zygote is diploid.

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Fertilization is the union of 2 haploid cells, each with a single set of chromosomes (denoted as n). When these haploid cells join up, a diploid cell is created (2n), containing sets of chromosomes from either haploid cell. Gametes such as sperm and egg are haploid, while the zygote is diploid.
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