Meaning Of The Word Prophase

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What's The Definition Of Prophase?

prophase in American English
the first stage in mitosis, during which the chromatin is formed into chromosomes which split into separate paired chromatids
noun: 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

prophase in British English
noun: the first stage of mitosis, during which the nuclear membrane disappears and the nuclear material resolves itself into chromosomes

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