Question

Differentiate between Karyokinesis and Cytokinesis?

Answer 1

1. Karyokinesis means the process of division of the nucleus during mitosis or meiosis.
2. Cytokinesis means the process of division of cytoplasm during mitosis or meiosis.

Karyokinesis	Cytokinesis
1. Karyokinesis is the nucleus division.	1. Cytokinesis is the cytoplasm division.
2.Initial step in cell division.	2.Final step in cell division.
3. Nucleus of the cell is divided into two daughter nuclei.	3. Cytoplasm of parent cell is divided into two daughter cells.
4. Genetic material is equally distributed.	4. Cytoplasm and cellular organelles are approximately equally distributed.
5. Nucleus develops a constriction at the center and becomes dumbell shaped.	5.Plasma membrane develops a constriction along nuclear constriction.
6.Sometimes followed by cytokinesis.	6.Does not occur without karyokinesis.