What is TRUE about animal and plant cells during mitosis:
* Chromosomes condense and become visible: This is a hallmark of mitosis, allowing for the even distribution of genetic material.
* The nuclear membrane breaks down: This allows the spindle fibers to attach to the chromosomes.
* The spindle fibers pull chromosomes apart: This ensures each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.
* The cytoplasm divides (cytokinesis): This creates two separate daughter cells.
What is NOT TRUE about animal and plant cells during mitosis:
* Plant cells form a cell plate during cytokinesis: This is true for plant cells. Animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
Key Differences in Animal and Plant Mitosis:
* Cytokinesis:
* Animal cells: A cleavage furrow forms, pinching the cell membrane inward until the two daughter cells separate.
* Plant cells: A cell plate forms between the daughter nuclei. This plate is made of cell wall material and eventually becomes a new cell wall separating the cells.
Let me know if you have any other questions about mitosis or cell division!
