Distinguish cytokinesis from karyokinesis.

Karyokinesis is the division of the nucleus during the M phase of the cell cycle, resulting in two daughter nuclei with identical genetic material.

Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, occurring after karyokinesis, leading to the formation of two separate daughter cells.

Karyokinesis involves four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Cytokinesis differs between plant and animal cells; in animal cells, it involves the formation of a cleavage furrow, while in plant cells, a cell plate forms to divide the cytoplasm.

Karyokinesis ensures equal distribution of chromosomes, whereas cytokinesis ensures equal distribution of cytoplasm and organelles.

Karyokinesis can occur without cytokinesis, leading to multinucleated cells, but cytokinesis depends on the completion of karyokinesis.

Karyokinesis is essential for maintaining genetic continuity, while cytokinesis is crucial for increasing cell number and tissue growth.