Question

During the process of cell division, both plant and animal cells A) develop a cell plate. B) develop a cleavage furrow. C) go through a step called metaphase. D) go through telomeric interpretation.

Answer 1

c) go through a step called metaphase

Answer 2

• During the process of cell division, both plant and animal cells go through a step called metaphase.
• In this step of metaphase, the chromosomes in both the types of cells align at the center of a cell and from what is known as the metaphase plate.
• This metaphase plate is formed due to the tension created by the spindle fibers to which the chromosomes are attached from the opposite poles.
• After this metaphase, the next step is telophase when the chromatids separate and move to separate poles and finally the cell divides.
• However, for cell division to take place, a cell plate is formed in plant cells whereas a cleavage furrow is formed in animal cells.
• Thus, the step of metaphase is the common phase in both the cells.