Cytokinesis

usgb/ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/
noun

Cytokinesis is the process by which a cell divides its cytoplasm and organelles to form two new cells.

During cytokinesis, the cell membrane pinches in to separate the two daughter cells.
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cell division, mitotic cytokinesis, cytokinetic furrow

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Biological process

Cytokinesis refers specifically to the physical division of the cell, whereas mitosis refers to the division of the nucleus.

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During the final stages of cell division, cytokinesis occurs after mitosis.
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Research significance

Cytokinesis is vital for understanding how cells reproduce and maintain tissue integrity.

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Studying cytokinesis can lead to insights into cancer treatment due to abnormal cell division.
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Cell cycle context

Understanding cytokinesis is crucial in the context of the entire cell cycle, influencing growth and development.

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The cell cycle comprises interphase and mitotic phases, leading up to cytokinesis.
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