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Prophase
01
the initial phase of mitosis, where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear membrane dissolves, preparing for cell division
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prophases
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During prophase, the duplicated chromosomes become visible under a microscope as they condense.
02
the first stage of meiosis
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