Question 2

Distinguish cytokinesis from karyokinesis.

Answer

Cytokinesis

Karyokinesis

(i)

Cytokinesis is the biological process involving the division of a cell’s cytoplasm during mitosis or meiosis.

(i)

Karyokinesis is the biological process involving the division of a cell’s nucleus during mitosis or meiosis.



(ii)

Stages such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase are not present in karyokinesis.

(ii)

It is divided into four stages –prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

 

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