Here's why:
* Haploid: Means having only one set of chromosomes.
* Gametes: Reproductive cells, such as sperm and egg cells.
Why are gametes haploid?
During sexual reproduction, a sperm cell (haploid) and an egg cell (haploid) fuse to form a zygote. The zygote is diploid, meaning it has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. This ensures that the offspring inherits a complete set of genetic material from both parents.
Examples of diploid cells:
* Somatic cells (all body cells except gametes)
* Zygote
Examples of haploid cells:
* Sperm cells
* Egg cells