The division of the cytoplasm resulting in daughter cells is called cytokinesis. This process typically occurs after mitosis or meiOSis, where the cell's cytoplasm is divided into two separate, genetically identical (in mitosis) or genetically distinct (in meiOSis) daughter cells. In animal cells, cytokinesis is achieved through the formation of a cleavage furrow, while in plant cells, a cell plate forms to separate the daughter cells. Cytokinesis ensures that each daughter cell receives the necessary organelles and cytoplasmic components for survival and function.
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