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

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Cleavage is a series of rapid cell divisions following 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 a multicellular blastocyst, setting the stage for further development, but does not involve cell specialization or the formation of organ systems at this early stage.

The Function of Cleavage Is to