Human Reproduction Question 241

Question: The cleavage having incomplete division of egg is known as [MP PMT 1996, 99]

Options:

A) Holoblastic

B) Meroblastic

C) Meridional

D) Spiral

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Meroblastic is also called partial or incomplete cleavage occurs in macrolecithal and teloleicthal egg.

The cleavage furrow divides the small amount of active cytoplasm of animal pole most of yolky portion of vegetal pole or central area of egg remains undivided.