Question

Give the sequence of the events occurring during the prophase of mitosis.

Answer 1

1. During this stage, chromosomes become short and thick and are clearly visible inside the nucleus.
2. The centrosome splits into two daughter centrioles and occupies opposite poles of the cell.
3. Each centriole is surrounded by aster rays. Spindle fibers appear between the two centrioles.
4. The nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappear gradually.