Q169 / 200 · NEET 2009 (Screening) · Zoology

A change in the amount of yolk and its distribution in the egg will affect

  • A
    formation of zygote
  • Correct answer
    B
    pattern of cleavage
  • C
    number of blastomeres produced
  • D
    fertilization

Solution

The mode of cleavage is determined by the amount of yolk and its distribution. (i) Holoblastic-The cleavage, in which the segmentation lines pass through the entire egg, dividing it completely, eg, frog, human egg, etc. (ii) Meroblastic-The lines of segmentation do not completely pass through the egg and remain confined to a part of the egg, eg, Insects, birds, reptiles.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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