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Chromatin
(thread like
structure)
or sister
chromatid
What is CELL DIVISION?
Somatic cell: Any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells. Somatic cells are diploid,
meaning that they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent (total
46 chromosomes).
Gamete cell: Sperm or ovum cell, are haploid, meaning that they contain one sets of
chromosomes, from each individual (total 23 chromosomes). They will fuses with another
haploid cell during fertilization in organisms that sexually reproduce.
Karyokinesis & Cytokinesis
What is Karyokinesis?
Karyokinesis is the step during cell division where the nucleus divides to form two
daughter nuclei. It is usually followed by cytokinesis. In this process, the DNA
condenses and the chromosomal material divides equally into two halves.
What is Cytokinesis?
Cytokinesis means “cytoplasmic division”. The cell first undergoes karyokinesis
where the nucleus divides into two, and then the cytoplasmic division takes place.
All the cytoplasm and cell organelles of the mother cell are passed on to each
daughter cell. The process is dependent on karyokinesis.
Karyokinesis vs Cytokinesis
Karyokinesis Cytokinesis
Meaning
Steps
Division
Dependency