The cell actually separates into two individual daughter cells during cytokinesis.

Quick Scoop

  • Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division, coming after mitosis (telophase).
  • In this phase, the cytoplasm splits and the cell membrane pinches in to form two separate daughter cells.
  • After cytokinesis is complete, each daughter cell has its own nucleus and cell membrane and can enter the next cell cycle.

In short: mitosis separates the chromosomes, cytokinesis separates the cell itself into two new cells.

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