Question

which statement accurately describes the relationship between cytokinesis and mitosis? mitosis includes interphase and cytokinesis. cytokinesis precedes mitosis in the cell cycle. cytokinesis is not a phase of mitosis, but occurs during mitosis. interphase includes cytokinesis and mitosis.

Explanation:

Mitosis is the process of nuclear division and has phases like prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm to form two daughter - cells and occurs after the nuclear division in mitosis is complete. It is not a phase of mitosis but occurs during the later stages of mitosis (usually starts in anaphase or telophase and continues until the cell is fully divided). Interphase is a separate stage from mitosis and cytokinesis where the cell grows and replicates its DNA.

Answer:

C. Cytokinesis is not a phase of mitosis, but occurs during mitosis.