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Gametes are said to be ________________ as they only contain half the number of chromosomes, unlike other body cells within the organism which it contain all the chromosomes.

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haploid cells

Step-by-step explanation:

During zygote formation, gametes go through meiosis and the number of chromosomes get halved. This is why they are called haploid cells.

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Answer:

Haploids

Step-by-step explanation:

They are half the number.

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