Question

which statement describes a process associated with meiosis?
haploid cells join to form an organism that has half the number of chromosomes as the parent.
haploid cells join to form an organism that has a complete set of chromosomes.
haploid cells join to form an organism that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent.
haploid cells join to form an organism that is genetically identical to the parent.

Explanation:

Meiosis produces haploid gametes. When two haploid gametes (sperm and egg) fuse during fertilization, they form a diploid zygote which has a complete set of chromosomes (one set from each parent).

Answer:

Haploid cells join to form an organism that has a complete set of chromosomes.