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What is spiral and determinate cleavage?
What is spiral and determinate cleavage?
Spiral and determinate cleavage is a type of cleavage where the lines or planes of cleavage are diagonal to the polar axis, producing unequal cells around the axis of polarity.
How do the blastomeres behave in spiral and determinate cleavage?
How do the blastomeres behave in spiral and determinate cleavage?
In spiral and determinate cleavage, all the blastomeres have a determined role to play in the formation of the embryo.
What is the characteristic of the lines or planes of cleavage in spiral and determinate cleavage?
What is the characteristic of the lines or planes of cleavage in spiral and determinate cleavage?
The lines or planes of cleavage in spiral and determinate cleavage are not symmetrical between poles; instead, they are diagonal to the polar axis.
