If the chromosome number were not halved when gametes are produced, what would be the result of fertilization?

A) The zygote would undergo meiosis again to halve the number of chromosomes.
B) The zygote would have double the number of chromosomes as the parents.
C) They zygote would have the same number of chromosomes as the parents.
D) The zygote would have half the number of chromosomes as the parents.


Answer: B

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