Prophase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prophase is a noun meaning The first stage of mitosis, during which chromatin condenses to form the chromosomes.
Meaning
The first stage of mitosis, during which chromatin condenses to form the chromosomes.
More Meanings
- The first stage of meiosis.
Word Forms
- prophases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include meiotic, protophase, preprophase, premetaphase, prephase, predivision.
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