The function of cleavage is to _________.
A)form the organ systems
B)increase the number of cells forming the blastocyst
C)begin specialization of the cells to form specific tissues and organs

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Cleavage is the series of rapid cell divisions that occur immediately after fertilization, leading to an increase in the number of cells without an increase in the overall size of the embryo. This process results in the formation of the blastocyst, a hollow ball of cells.

The Function of Cleavage Is to _________