Question

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which distinguishes the process of cytokinesis in plant and animal cells?
a cell plate forms in animal cells, while a furrow forms in plant cells.
cytokinesis results in genetic diversity in animal cells but not plant cells.
cytokinesis results in genetic diversity in plant cells but not animal cells
a cell plate forms in plant cells, while a furrow forms in animal cells.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the process of cytokinesis in plant and animal cells. In plant cells, a cell plate forms during cytokinesis (which develops into a cell wall), while in animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms to pinch the cell into two. The other options are incorrect because cytokinesis itself does not create genetic diversity (that's from processes like meiosis with crossing - over or fertilization), and the first option has the cell plate and furrow in the wrong cell types.

Answer:

D. A cell plate forms in plant cells, while a furrow forms in animal cells. (Note: Assuming the last option is labeled D; if the original options had labels like A - D with the last one being the correct one as per the content, this is the correct choice.)