Differentiate between Karyokinesis and Cytokinesis.

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KaryokinesisCytokinesis
$(i)$ It consists of distinct sub-phases (Prophase,Metaphase,Anaphase,Telophase).$(i)$ It has no sub-phases; it is a continuous process.
$(ii)$ It is the process of nuclear division.$(ii)$ It is the process of cytoplasmic division.
$(iii)$ It occurs in both mitosis and meiosis.$(iii)$ In plant cells,it occurs via cell plate formation; in animal cells,it occurs via cleavage furrow.
$(iv)$ It ensures the distribution of genetic material into two nuclei.$(iv)$ It ensures the physical separation of the cytoplasm to form two daughter cells.

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