During the first stage of mitosis,
prophase, the chromatin condenses and the chromosomes become visible. Also the
nucleolus disappears, the nuclear membrane fragments, and spindle fibers are
assembled.
Illustration of Mitosis - Prophase .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2021
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