* Diploid: A diploid cell has two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent). This is the typical number of chromosomes found in most body cells (somatic cells).
* Gametes: Gametes are sex cells (sperm and egg). They are haploid, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes.
How Gametes are Formed:
Gametes are formed through a process called meiosis. During meiosis, a diploid cell undergoes two rounds of division, resulting in four haploid daughter cells (gametes). This halving of the chromosome number is crucial for sexual reproduction because when a sperm and egg fuse, the resulting zygote will have the correct diploid number of chromosomes.
