Mitosis In Plants Vs. Animals: Key Differences In Cytokinesis, Centrioles, And Cell Walls
Mitosis differs in plant and animal cells primarily in cytokinesis. Plant cells form a cell plate, dividing the cytoplasm, while animal cells undergo cleavage furrow formation. Additionally, animal cells possess centrioles that spindle fibers are organized around, while plant cells lack these. Plant cells also have vacuoles and plastids, while animal cells do not. Finally, plant cells are surrounded by a rigid cell wall, whereas animal cells lack this structure. These differences reflect the diverse functions and adaptations of plants and animals and impact their cell shape, rigidity, and intracellular organization.
