what is the difference between karyokinesis and cytokinesis?

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S.No. KARYOKINESIS CYTOKINESIS
1. It is a division of nucleus. It is a division of cytoplasm.
2. It results in the equal distribution of genetic material. It results in the equal distribution of organelles along with nuclei.
3. It can occur without cytokinesis. It cannot occur without karyokinesis.

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S.No.	KARYOKINESIS	CYTOKINESIS
1.	It is a division of nucleus.	It is a division of cytoplasm.
2.	It results in the equal distribution of genetic material.	It results in the equal distribution of organelles along with nuclei.
3.	It can occur without cytokinesis.	It cannot occur without karyokinesis.