Haploid Gametes: Preserving Genetic Diversity
Gametes, the reproductive cells of humans, are unique in their haploid nature, meaning they contain only one set of chromosomes. This characteristic is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity and preventing abnormalities in offspring. During fertilization, two haploid gametes, the sperm and the egg, fuse to form a diploid zygote, which carries two copies of each … Read more