EMBRYOLOGY
CHROMOSOMES AND CELL DIVISIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT true about haploid cells.
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Haploid cells only have half of the chromosomes of an individual
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Haploid cells consist of sperm and egg cells
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A fertilized egg or zygote is an example of a haploid cell
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All sex cells are haploid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, according to the question, the option that is not haploid is the zygote.
Detailed explanation-2: -The zygote is endowed with genes from two parents, and thus it is diploid (carrying two sets of chromosomes). The joining of haploid gametes to produce a diploid zygote is a common feature in the sexual reproduction of all organisms except bacteria.
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