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Why do plant cells form a cell plate instead of a cleavage furrow during cytokinesis?
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A They lack mitochondria
B They have a rigid cell wall
C They lack a nucleus
D They do not undergo mitosis
Explanation

The rigid cell wall of plant cells prevents pinching, so they divide by forming a cell plate from the centre outward.

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