Prophase

Root meaning

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Where does the "Pro" in prophase come from?

Latin

300

What does "Pro" Mean?

For, Forward

Stages

100

Is prophase stage 1,2,3, or 4 of mitosis?

1

300

Is prophase the shortest, second shortest, second longest, or longest stage of mitosis?

Longest

Vocab

100

What are chromosomes?

Paired chromatids

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What are centrioles?

Structures found in the cell near the nucleus, which separate and move to opposite poles (sides) of the cell during prophase.

Functions during prophase

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What do the centrioles do?

Form spindles

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What do the chromatids do?

Form chromosomes