The type of cleavage in an embryo is influenced by the quantity and arrangement of yolk within the egg. In holoblastic cleavage, the egg is fully divided as the cleavage planes pass entirely through it, typically seen in eggs with a low to moderate yolk content, such as those of frogs and

Question

The type of cleavage in an embryo is influenced by the quantity and arrangement of yolk within the egg. In holoblastic cleavage, the egg is fully divided as the cleavage planes pass entirely through it, typically seen in eggs with a low to moderate yolk content, such as those of frogs and humans. In contrast, meroblastic cleavage involves partial division of the egg, with segmentation restricted to a specific region, as observed in eggs with a high yolk content, like those of birds and insects. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Both statements above are correct.. Both statements (a) and (b) are correct. Holoblastic cleavage involves complete division of the egg due to sparse yolk, while meroblastic cleavage involves incomplete division due to abundant yolk.

Solution

Related NEET Biology questions