Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of organism is a haploid organism?

Prokaryote
Fungi
Protist
Algae

The correct answer is: Fungi

A haploid organism only has one set of chromosomes, while a diploid organism has two sets. Prokaryotes, protists, and algae can all be haploid or diploid, depending on the species. Fungi, however, are always haploid. This is because they reproduce through a process called spore formation, where they only need to produce one set of chromosomes to create new individuals. Therefore, fungi are the only type of organism in this list that can be definitively classified as haploid.