How does cytokinesis in plant cells differ from that in animal cells?


Cytokinesis is the process of division of the parent cell cytoplasm into the daughter cells.
In plants, the process of cytokinesis begins with the formation of a cell plate that forms from the centre of the cell, moving outwards.
In plant cell cytokinesis, cell wall formation takes place.
In animal cells, cytokinesis begins with the formation of a furrow which begins at the periphery of the cell moving towards the centre, forming a contractile ring that constricts the cell. There is no cell wall formation.

Final answer:
In plants, the process of cytokinesis begins with the formation of a cell plate that forms from the centre of the cell, moving outwards.
In animal cells, cytokinesis begins with the formation of a furrow which begins at the periphery of the cell moving towards the centre, forming a contractile ring that constricts the cell.