Human Reproduction Question 14

Question: If the first cleavage furrow divides the zygote completely into two, the cleavage type is [MP PMT 1992]

Options:

A) Radial

B) Equatorial

C) Meroblastic

D) Holoblastic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In holoblastic, total or complete cleavage the entire egg divides by each cleavage furrow.

It may be (i) equal holoblastic (ii) unequal holoblastic.