Karyokinesis:

1. It is the division of nucleus, which occurs in a specific sequence of chromosomal events during cell division.

2. It involves formation of spindle and movement of chromosomes.

3. It may occur without being followed by cytokinesis.

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Cytokinesis:

1. It is the division of cytoplasm that occurs after the karyokinesis.

2. Here diassembled micro-tubles are used but no chromosomal movement occurs.

3. It can not occur without karyokinesis.