Question 8

How does cytokinesis in plant cells differ from that in animal cells?

Answer

Cytokinesis in plant cells

Cytokinesis is animal cells

The division of the cytoplasm takes place by cell plate formation.

(i)

The division of the cytoplasm takes place by cell furrow method.

Cell plate formation starts at the centre of the cell and grows outward, toward the lateral walls.

(ii)

Furrow starts at the periphery and then moves inward, dividing the cell into two parts.

 

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