Ncert Exercises & Solutions

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

Difference between cytokinesis in plant cell and animal cell is as follows

Cytokinesis in Plant Cell

Cytokinesis in Animal Cell

The division of cytoplasm takes place by cell plate formation.

The cell plate formation starts at the centre of the cell and grow outward, toward the lateral walls.

The division of cytoplasm takes place by cleavage.

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