During prophase, a stage in the cell cycle,

Question

Molecular Expressions Photo Gallery: Mitosis

a
the nuclear envelope breaks down and chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
b
the cell begins to separate into two new genetically unique cells.
c
the chromosomes in the cell begin to move and align at the equator of the cell.
d
the cell duplicates its genetic material- doubling the number of chromossomes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is a) the nuclear envelope breaks down and chromatin condenses into chromosomes.