May 11, 2006 · G2 phase: The period after DNA synthesis has occurred but before the start of prophase. The cell synthesizes proteins and continues to increase in size. The G2 phase is the …

In early prophase, the cell starts to break down some structures and build others up, setting the stage for division of the chromosomes. The chromosomes start to condense (making them easier to pull apart …

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 been …

During prophase, that loose chromatin condenses and forms into visible, individual chromosomes. Since each of the parent cell’s chromosomes were replicated during interphase, there are two copies of …

Early Prophase – Chromatin begins to condense into distinct chromosomes, each one formed by a pair of sister chromatids attached by a centromere. The nuclear envelope is disintegrating but still …

Aug 26, 2025 · Prophase marks the initial step in mitosis, a fundamental process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. During this early stage, the cell begins an intricate series of …

Jun 8, 2025 · Each cell in mitosis has two centrosomes; during prophase, the centrosomes begin to move in opposite directions. In this stage, the chromosomes finish condensing into their compact state.

Jan 6, 2004 · The first phase of mitosis is known as the prophase, where the nuclear chromatin starts to become organized and condenses into thick strands that eventually become chromosomes.

Prophase is the first stage in mitosis, occurring after the conclusion of the G 2 portion of interphase. During prophase, the parent cell chromosomes — which were duplicated during S phase —...