Definition of Prophase

the first stage of mitosis (cell division)

Examples of Prophase in a sentence

During the prophase, the cell chromosomes became visible as paired chromatids.  🔊

In the prophase, the cell nuclear envelope disappeared from view.  🔊

As the prophase ended, the cell continued to divide.  🔊

Scientists were first able to view the chromosomes during the prophase.  🔊

The first step in cell division is the prophase which aids in chromosomes becoming more coiled.  🔊

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