Why is it important that fertilization occurs with haploid gametes, and not diploid gametes?

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Ayman Morsy · Answer 1 · 2021-02-10T21:27:19+0000

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Because fertilization in diploid gametes would double the number of chromosomes in the zygote. If chromosome numbers are disturbed the organism develops abnormalities or even die.

Why is it important that fertilization occurs with haploid gametes, and not diploid gametes?

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