Asked by Katie Verseman on Jul 04, 2024
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The only haploid stage in the animal life cycle is the gamete.
Haploid Stage
A phase in the life cycle of an organism where its cells contain only one set of chromosomes, typical of gametes.
Gamete
A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
- Understand the basic concepts and significance of meiosis and mitosis in the life cycle.
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Dilshad SeholJul 04, 2024
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True
Explanation :
Haploid cells only have one set of chromosomes, whereas diploid cells have two sets. Gametes are the only haploid cells in animal life cycles because they need to combine with another gamete during fertilization to form a diploid zygote.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic concepts and significance of meiosis and mitosis in the life cycle.