Cell Plate
Definition
A plate that develops at midline of dividing plant cell during cytokinesis, eventually becoming the cell wall for each of the two daughter cells.
Analogy
Think of a construction site where a new wall is being built to divide one large room into two smaller rooms. The cell plate is like that new wall under construction.
Related terms
Cell Wall: A rigid layer lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. It provides support and protection.
Plasma Membrane: This is like the skin or outer boundary of a cell that controls what enters or leaves the cell.
Cytokinesis in Plant Cells: Unlike animal cells, plant cells form a cell plate during cytokinesis due to their rigid cell walls.
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