Question

what is the primary difference between cytokinesis in a plant cell and cytokinesis in an animal cell? an animal cells nucleus is split by a cell plate, while a plant cells nucleus is split by a protein belt. a plant cells nucleus is split by a cell plate, while an animal cells nucleus is split by a protein belt. a plant cells cytoplasm is split by a protein belt, while an animal cells cytoplasm is split by a cell plate. an animal cells cytoplasm is split by a protein belt, while a plant cells cytoplasm is split by a cell plate.

Explanation:

Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm. In animal cells, a contractile ring made of proteins (actin - myosin) forms a cleavage furrow and pinches the cell in two. In plant cells, a cell plate forms in the middle of the cell and grows outwards to form a new cell wall, splitting the cytoplasm.

Answer:

D. An animal cell's cytoplasm is split by a protein belt, while a plant cell's cytoplasm is split by a cell plate.