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Meiosis — Quiz

Question 20 • Biology

Which equation represents fertilization?

Answer
A
haploid plus haploid is equal to diploid
B
diploid plus diploid is equal to diploid
C
diploid plus haploid is equal to haploid
D
haploid plus diploid is equal to diploid

Explanation

Fertilization occurs when two haploid gametes join to form a diploid zygote. In chromosome terms, n + n = 2n, so the correct choice is “haploid plus haploid is equal to diploid.”

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