Plant vs Animal Cell Division

In summary, plant and animal cell division have several key differences. Plant cells form a new cell wall between the two daughter cells during mitosis, while animal cells do not. Both types of cells go through interphase to prepare for division, and the cell cycle plays a crucial role in regulating the timing and progression of division. However, there are also similarities between the two types of division, as they both involve the separation of genetic material and go through the same stages of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. After division, plant cells remain connected by a cell plate, while animal cells are completely separated and continue to function independently.
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I am wondering about the differences between plant vs animal cell division, mainly about cytokinesis.

Is the following a true generalization?

Plant daughter cells separate by forming membrane vesicles that line up in the center of the cell and fuse to form new plasma membranes.

Animal daughter cells separate by constricting the remaining cytoplasmic bridge until the two daughter cells become separated (like tightening a string around the cells).
 
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yes. :)
 
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Interesting..
 
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cool
 
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1. What is the difference between plant and animal cell division?

Plant cell division, also known as mitosis, involves the formation of a new cell wall between the two daughter cells, while animal cell division, or cytokinesis, does not. Additionally, plant cells have a rigid cell wall that must be divided, whereas animal cells have a flexible cell membrane that can simply pinch off.

2. How do plant and animal cells prepare for division?

Both plant and animal cells must go through a process called interphase before cell division. During this phase, the cells grow and duplicate their DNA in preparation for division.

3. What is the role of the cell cycle in plant and animal cell division?

The cell cycle controls the timing and progression of cell division in both plant and animal cells. It is regulated by various proteins and checkpoints to ensure that the cells divide accurately and efficiently.

4. Are there any similarities between plant and animal cell division?

Yes, both plant and animal cell division involve the separation of genetic material into two daughter cells. They also both go through the same stages of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase during division.

5. What happens to the daughter cells after division in plant and animal cells?

In plant cells, the two daughter cells remain connected by a cell plate and eventually develop into two separate cells. In animal cells, the two daughter cells are completely separated and continue to function independently.

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