Prophase, the initial stage of mitosis and of the mitotic division of meiosis, characterized by the formation of the mitotic spindle and the condensation of the chromosomes.

Prophase (from Ancient Greek προ- (pro-) 'before' and φάσις (phásis) 'appearance') is the first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis. Beginning after interphase, DNA has already …

The meaning of PROPHASE is the initial stage of mitosis and of the mitotic division of meiosis characterized by the condensation of chromosomes consisting of two chromatids, …

Prophase is the first phase of mitosis, the process that separates the duplicated genetic material carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into two identical daughter cells. During prophase, the...

PROPHASE definition: the first stage of mitosis or meiosis in eukaryotic cell division, during which the nuclear envelope breaks down and strands of chromatin form into chromosomes. See …

Aug 18, 2025 · Prophase is the first stage of mitosis, initiating nuclear division. Its purpose is to prepare genetic material for accurate separation into two daughter cells.

Prophase is the first stage of mitosis, where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. During this phase, each chromosome is …

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Before prophase begins, the chromosomes duplicate to form two long, thin strands called chromatids. During prophase itself, the chromatids condense and thicken and the membrane …

Prophase is the first step of mitosis. During this stage, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nucleus disappears, and spindle fibers form.