Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cytokinesis
Noun
/ˌsaɪ.toʊ.kɪˈniː.sɪs/
Definition
Cytokinesis is the process in cell division where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.
Examples
- During cytokinesis, the cell membrane pinches inwards to create two separate cells.
- Proper cytokinesis is essential for the growth and reproduction of organisms.
- In plant cells, a cell plate forms during cytokinesis to separate the two daughter cells.
Meaning
It is the final step in the cell cycle following mitosis or meiosis, resulting in the formation of two distinct cells.
Synonyms
- Cell division
- Cytoplasmic division
- Cell cleavage
