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Concept information

Preferred term

cytokinesis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information That part of the cell cycle process involving the division of the cytoplasm, occuring after nuclear division doubles the chromosome number, and resulting in the formation of two cells, each with one set of chromosomes.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/70089

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