what would happen if the chromosome number were not cut in half during the process of meiosis in humans? select all that apply. what would happen if the chromosome number were not cut in half during the process of meiosis in humans?select all that apply. upon fertilization, the zygote would be inviable because it would have more than 47 chromosomes. upon fertilization, the zygote would have a different number of chromosomes from the parents. gametes would be diploid instead of haploid. upon fertilization, the zygote would have the same number of chromosomes as the parents. gametes would still be haploid.