The first phase of cell nucleus division, in which the CHROMOSOMES become visible, the CELL NUCLEUS starts to lose its identity, the SPINDLE APPARATUS appears, and the CENTRIOLES migrate toward opposite poles.

Synonyms: Prophase, Prophases

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81; was see under CELL CYCLE 1978-80 ,81(78); was see under CELL CYCLE 1978-80 ,coordinate with specific cell /cytol; permitted with microorganisms

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D011418

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