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The terms karyokinesis and cytokinesis signify the same process.

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The correct option is B False
Karyokinesis is the division of nuclear components along with the nuclear membrane. It occurs in 4 different steps - prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

While cytokinesis involves the division of the cytoplasmic membrane that occurs after karyokinesis.

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