Discuss what is accomplished by mitosis and cytokinesis during the M phase

What will be an ideal response?


Mitosis and cytokinesis are two parts of the M phase of the cell cycle that overlap. Mitosis occurs when the genetic material is divided between two daughter cells. Cytokinesis occurs when the cell's proteins, organelles, and cytosol are divided between the daughter cells.

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