___________ occurs when a fertilized egg enters cell division without further growth in volume.
A)Cleavage
B)Gastrulation
C)Differentiation
D)Embryology

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Cleavage is the process of rapid cell division that occurs immediately after fertilization in which the fertilized egg undergoes consecutive cell divisions without any increase in the overall size of the embryo. This results in a cluster of cells called a morula, which further develops into a blastocyst during the process of gastrulation. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

___________ Occurs When a Fertilized Egg Enters Cell Division Without