Question

6 fill in the correct words to match each step:haploidfertilizationmitosismeiosisdiploidadults startwith 46chromosomesincells__cells dividecreating eggand spermduringsex cells haveonly half thechromosomesthese cellsare calledsex cells combineduringto make diploidcells that thendivide during__

Explanation:

Each blank is filled by matching the biological process/term to the described step of sexual reproduction and cell division:

1. Adult body cells with 46 chromosomes are diploid (two sets of chromosomes).
2. The division that makes egg and sperm is meiosis, which reduces chromosome number.
3. Sex cells with half the chromosomes are haploid (one set of chromosomes).
4. Sex cells combine during fertilization, forming a diploid cell that divides via mitosis.

Answer:

1. Adults start with 46 chromosomes in diploid cells
2. Cells divide creating egg and sperm during meiosis
3. Sex cells have only half the chromosomes. These cells are called haploid
4. Sex cells combine during fertilization; To make diploid cells that then divide during mitosis