During cytokinesis in animal cells, which cellular structure is directly responsible for constricting the plasma membrane inward to partition the cytoplasm?

A) A cell plate formed by the fusion of Golgi-derived vesicles

B) A rigid meshwork consisting of intermediate filaments and tubulin

C) A contractile ring composed of actin microfilaments and myosin motor proteins

D) A mitotic spindle apparatus made of polar and kinetochore microtubules

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