Prophase
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Definition:
A stage in cell division when chromatin condenses into discrete chromosomes. The nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle fibers form at opposite "poles" of the cell.
Related Resources:
Prophase
Prophase is a beautiful menagerie of changes that occur in both the cytoplasm and nucleus of a dividing cell.
Meiosis
Introduction to mitosis and the process of cell division.
Mitosis
Introduction to mitosis and the process of cell division.
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