Cell division that occurs in zygote is known as

Implantation

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Gastrulation

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Cleavage

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Differentiation

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Solution

The correct option is C Cleavage
When the blastocyst becomes embedded in the endometrium of the uterus, it us known as implantation.
Gastrulation is a process in which single layered blastula rearrange itself into multilayered gastrula.
When zygote undergoes mitotic division it is known as cleavage.
When a cell differentiates i.e. changes from one type to another, it is known as differentiation.
So, the correct option is 'Cleavage'.

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