TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: "OID" VEY 
Clue: Because it carries 2 sets of chromosomes, a zygote is this type of cell

SOLUTION: diploid

PROBLEM: Category: CURRENT EXPRESSIONS 
Clue: If you're engaging in wishful thinking, you may want to perform this type of "check"

SOLUTION: a reality check

PROBLEM: Category: AMERICANA 
Clue: In Douglas, Wyoming there's a 10-foot statue of this legendary animal that looks like a jackrabbit with antlers

SOLUTION:
jackalope