Mitosis and meiosis

NCERT Biology Class 11, Chapter 10

Mitosis and meiosis NEET Biology MCQ

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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After fertilization, the egg immediately enters a rapid mitotic division phase. This period of rapid division is known as

Afertilization
Bembryonic stage
Cgestation period
Dcleavage

Correct answer: D. cleavage

The term 'cleavage' refers to the series of rapid mitotic divisions that occur in the early embryo after fertilization.

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