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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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During prophase, the duplicated chromosomes become visible under a microscope as they condense.
The centrioles move to opposite poles of the cell during prophase to organize the spindle fibers.
02
the first stage of meiosis
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