The cleavage which cleaves the egg partially is

Holoblastic

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Meroblastic

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Both A and B

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Spiral

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Solution

The correct option is B Meroblastic
In meroblastic cleavage, only a portion of the egg divides, which is partial cleavage. This is because of the large amount of yolk in the egg cell, that the cleavage furrows do not penetrate the yolk. Two types of meroblastic cleavage are found - discoidal and superficial cleavage. It is visible in birds and reptiles.

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