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How is cytokinesis different in plants and animals?

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In plants a cell plate is formed while in animals, it forms a cleavage furrow

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The main difference between plant cell and animal cell cytokinesis is the formation of new cell wall surrounding the daughter cells. Plant cells form a cell plate between the two daughter cells. In animal cells, a cleavage furrow is formed between the two daughter cells.

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