Question

In an egg, the type of cleavage is determined by
(a) shape and size of the sperm
(b) size and location of the nucleus
(c) amount and distribution of yolk
(d) number of egg membranes

Answer 1

Answer:

c) amount and distribution of yolk

Answer 2

The type of cleavage in the egg:

• Option “C” is correct i.e. amount of distribution of yolk.

• In an egg, the type of cleavage is determined by the amount of distribution of yolk.

• The amount of yolk and how it is dispersed regulates the type of cleavage.  

• On this basis cleavage there are two types: (a) Holoblastic and (b) Meroblastic.

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