How cytokinesis is different in an animal and a plant cell?
Solution:
Differences between cytokinesis in plant cells and animal cells are as follows:
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Cytokinesis in plant cells |
Cytokinesis is animal cells |
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The division of the cytoplasm takes place by cell plate formation. |
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The division of the cytoplasm takes place by cleavage. |
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(ii) |
Cell plate formation starts at the centre of the cell and grows outward, toward the lateral walls. |
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Cleavage starts at the periphery and then moves inward , dividing the cell into two parts. |
