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1. refers to n or having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
2. the diploid multicellular stage in the life cycle which gives rise to the gametophyte is the
3. is the joining of two haploid gametes, forming a diploid zygote
4. are haploid reproductive cells which gives rise to a gametophyte
5. a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes is a
6. the term that is represented by 2n and means that a cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, is
7. a haploid (n) generation produced from a spore is called a
8. the type of sexual reproductive life cycle exhibited by plants in
9. the type of sexual reproductive life cycle exhibited by fungi is
10. the type of sexual reproductive life cycle exhibited by most animals and all humans is the life cycle

Explanation:

1. Haploid refers to having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
2. The sporophyte is the diploid multicellular stage that gives rise to the gametophyte.
3. Fertilization is the joining of two haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote.
4. Spores are haploid reproductive cells that give rise to a gametophyte.
5. A zygote is a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes.
6. Diploid is represented by 2n and means a cell has two complete sets of chromosomes.
7. A gametophyte is a haploid (n) generation produced from a spore.
8. Plants exhibit an alternating - generations life cycle.
9. Fungi exhibit a haploid - dominant life cycle.
10. Most animals and all humans exhibit a diploid - dominant life cycle.

Answer:

1. Haploid
2. Sporophyte
3. Fertilization
4. Spores
5. Zygote
6. Diploid
7. Gametophyte
8. Alternating Generations
9. Haploid - dominant
10. Diploid - dominant