Why is cytokinesis the shortest phase in cell division?

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anonymous · Answer

@Kfins99 , do you know?  I have a theory, but I'm not quite sure.  I just want to confirm with other's thoughts.  Any ideas anyone?

adrynicoleb · Answer

I'm not really sure, but I think it might be because it has a smaller number of cells than the other stages do. Hope that helps. :)

anonymous · Answer

I was kind of thinking that like the other stages (interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) all are stages that prepare the cell to divide in cytokinesis.  Therefore, those stages take longer since there's preparation.  Cytokinesis merely splits the cell in two by pinching the cell membrane off, and that doesn't take long.  Does that make sense to you?

adrynicoleb · Answer

Yes, it makes sense to me, and I'm a blonde (but that also means you might not want my opinion lol). ;)

anonymous · Answer

lol I am, too, so your opinion is valid ;)

adrynicoleb · Answer

lol :D

anonymous · Answer

I don't even think it's a real phase it just a step that scientist made.

anonymous · Answer

@Rancd   Well, cytokinesis is the process in which the cells divide at the end of mitosis.  Even if it's not technically a real phase, it's included in my biology curriculum, and it's the shortest, so I have to go with it :p

anonymous · Answer

I certainly agree with that statement stupid biology class ;)