Asked by Ofelia Navarro on May 03, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are haploid. Select the exception.
A) gametophyte
B) zygote
C) sperm
D) microspore
E) gamete
Haploid
A cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes.
Zygote
A fertilized egg cell that results from the fusion of male and female gametes.
Gametophyte
The haploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces the gametes (sperm and eggs) through mitosis.
- Acquire knowledge about the ploidy changes in the life cycle of plants, particularly in gametes and zygotes.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A haploid cell has only one set of chromosomes, while a diploid cell has two sets of chromosomes. Gametophytes, sperm, microspores, and gametes are all haploid cells that are involved in sexual reproduction. The zygote, however, is formed when two haploid gametes fuse during fertilization and it is diploid. Therefore, the exception is B) zygote.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the ploidy changes in the life cycle of plants, particularly in gametes and zygotes.