Question
What happens during prophase?
The DNA is duplicating itself
The cell is dividing
Two nuclei are forming
The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible
The DNA is duplicating itself
The cell is dividing
Two nuclei are forming
The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible
Answers
GPT-4o mini
During prophase, the following events occur:
- The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible. This is when the chromatin (the loose form of DNA) condenses into distinct chromosomes, which can be seen under a microscope.
- The nuclear envelope begins to break down.
- The mitotic spindle starts to form, which is essential for later separating the chromosomes.
So, the correct statement from the options you provided is: **The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible.**
- The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible. This is when the chromatin (the loose form of DNA) condenses into distinct chromosomes, which can be seen under a microscope.
- The nuclear envelope begins to break down.
- The mitotic spindle starts to form, which is essential for later separating the chromosomes.
So, the correct statement from the options you provided is: **The chromosomes are condensing (coiling up) and becoming visible.**