What is Cytokinesis?
The last phase of cell division is also known as cytokinesis, it results in the formation of two daughter cells. This process ensures the division of genetic material and organelles to divide and make up a daughter cell. It occurs both in animal and plant cells and it ensures the growth and development of these cells and tissues. However, it is different in cells that have the presence of cell walls (plant cells) and cells that lack a cell wall (animal cells).
Difference between Plant and Animal Cytokinesis
The Difference between Plant and Animal cytokinesis is plant cells form a cell plate during cytokinesis and animal cells divide by forming a cleavage. The term “cyto” refers to cells or cytoplasm while the term “kinesis” refers to division. All eukaryotic cells undergo cytokinesis to produce daughter cells, there are differences among plants due to the presence and absence of cell walls, and among animals in the mode of division between plant and animal cells. In this article, we will learn about plant and animal cytokinesis and their differences, and types.
Table of Content
- What is Cytokinesis?
- What is Plant Cytokinesis?
- What is Animal Cytokinesis?
- Type of Cytokinesis
- Difference between Plant and Animal Cytokinesis
- Proteins involved in cytokinesis
- Role of Cytokinesis in Plant and Animal