Human Reproduction Question 277

Question: The fifth cleavage of the fertilized egg of frog results in the formation of [MP PMT 1997, 98; 2000]

Options:

A) 16 cells

B) 48 cells

C) 64 cells

D) 32 cells

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The fifth cleavage involves two simultaneous latitudinal divisions resulting in the formation of 32 blastomeres.