Question

1.3 assessment
match each term on the left with the best description on the right. each description
be used only once.
1.____diploid
2.____gamete
3.____haploid
4.____meiosis
5.____fertilization

Explanation:

• Diploid: A diploid cell has a full set of chromosomes. So, diploid (1) matches with C.
• Gamete: A gamete is a sex cell. So, gamete (2) matches with A.
• Haploid: A haploid cell has half the number of chromosomes. So, haploid (3) matches with E.
• Meiosis: Meiosis is the process that produces haploid cells. So, meiosis (4) matches with D.
• Fertilization: Fertilization is the union of the egg and sperm. So, fertilization (5) matches with B.

Answer:

1. C. has a full set of chromosomes
2. A. a sex cell
3. E. has half the number of chromosomes
4. D. process that produces haploid cells
5. B. union of the egg and sperm