What is the difference between a theory and a law?

In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of the phenomenon is called a scientific theory. It is a misconception that theories turn into laws with enough research.

What is the difference between cytokinesis in plant and animal cells? animal cells dived by a cleavage furrow. plant cells divide by a cell plate that eventually becomes the cell wall. cytoplasm and cell membranes are necessary for cytokinesis in both plant and animals.