In terms of cytokinesis, how do plant cells differ from animal cells?
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Correct answer: By the formation of a cell plate
Due to the rigid cell wall, plant cells cannot form a contractile ring; instead, they synthesize a cell plate from the center outwards. Animal cells divide via inward furrowing of the plasma membrane.
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