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What is true for cleavage?

1. Size of embryo increases
2. Size of cells decrease
3. Size of cells increase
4. Size of embryo decreases

Correct answer: Size of cells decrease

Solution

During cleavage, the zygote undergoes rapid mitotic divisions with little or no overall growth. As a result, the embryo stays about the same size while individual cells become smaller.

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