Question

Which of these highlights the difference between mitosis in plant and in animals?

• A. In plants, mitosis is reductional, while in animals it is equational.
• B. In animals, mitosis is reductional, while in plants it is equational.
• C. In plants, a cell plate is formed during cytokinesis, while in animals, a furrow is formed
• D. In animals, a cell plate is formed during cytokinesis, while in plants, a furrow is formed.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

In plants, a cell plate is formed during cytokinesis, while in animals, a furrow is formed

Mitosis is equational, whether in plants or animals. However, how cytokinesis occurs in plants and animals is different.