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Cleavage in mammals is
 

Option: 1

Holoblastic equal 
 


Option: 2

Holoblastic unequal


Option: 3

Superficial
 


Option: 4

discoidal
 


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Embryonic Development: Cleavage & Formation of Blastocyst -

  • The mitotic division starts as the zygote moves through the isthmus of the oviduct called cleavage towards the uterus and forms 2, 4, 8, 16 daughter cells called blastomeres. 
  • When the blastomeres divide completely the cleavage is called holoblastic cleavage..
  • Also, In mammals, the zygote divides into equal blastomeres and thus, cleavage is called holoblastic equal.

Significance of Cleavage:

  • Cleavage distributes the cytoplasm of the zygote amongst the blastomeres.
  • It allows for morphogenetic movements necessary for cell differentiation, germ layer formation and tissue and organ formation.
  • It converts the unicellular zygote into a multicellular organism 

Hence the correct option is (a).
 

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