Definitions for Prophase
ˈproʊˌfeɪzprophase

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1. prophasenoun

   the first stage of meiosis

2. prophasenoun

   the first stage of mitosis

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1. prophasenoun

   the first stage of mitosis, during which chromatin condenses to form the chromosomes

2. prophasenoun

   the first stage of meiosis

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1. Prophase

   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 replicated when the cell enters prophase. The main occurrences in prophase are the condensation of the chromatin reticulum and the disappearance of the nucleolus.

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1. prophase

   Prophase is the first phase of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis where the chromatin condenses into double rod-shaped structures called chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down and disappears, the nucleolus within the nucleus also disappears, and microtubules attach to the chromosomes at the kinetochores in the centromere area, forming the spindle. It is essentially the stage where the cell prepares for the separation of its genetic material.

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1. Prophase

   Prophase, from the ancient Greek πρό and φάσις, is a stage of mitosis in which the chromatin condenses into double rod-shaped structures called chromosomes in which the chromatin becomes visible. This process, called chromatin condensation, is mediated by the condensin complex. Since the genetic material has been replicated in the prior interphase of the cell cycle, there are two identical copies of each chromosome in the cell. Those copies are called sister chromatids and they are attached to each other at a DNA element present on every chromosome called the centromere. Also during prophase, giemsa staining can be applied to elicit G-banding in chromosomes. Also, during prophase, proceeding the condensation of the chromosomes, the tiny nucleolus found in the nucleus disappears. An important organelle in mitosis is the centrosome, the microtubule organizing center in metazoans. During prophase, the two centrosomes, which replicate independently of mitosis, have their microtubule-activity increased due to the recruitment of γ-tubulin. The centrosomes will be pushed apart to opposite ends of the cell nucleus by the action of molecular motors acting on the microtubules.

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1. Prophase

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

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prophase in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prophase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prophase
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophase
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5. ^ Wikidata
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