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  • Plant vs. Animal Cell Division: Key Differences Explained
    The key feature that distinguishes plant cell division from animal cell division is the presence of a cell plate during cytokinesis.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Animal cells: During cytokinesis, the cell membrane pinches inwards, forming a cleavage furrow that eventually divides the cell into two daughter cells.

    * Plant cells: Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, so they can't pinch inwards like animal cells. Instead, they form a cell plate in the middle of the parent cell. This cell plate grows outwards, eventually fusing with the existing cell wall to form a new cell wall that separates the two daughter cells.

    Let me know if you'd like to learn more about other differences between plant and animal cell division!

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