Prophase

Question 1

Prophase is…

Answer 1

Proceeding into mitosis

Question 2

1) chromosomes begin to become visible…

Answer 2

They start as long thin threads that condense

Question 3

2) can see that each chromosome contains 2…

Answer 3

Chromatids, as the DNA is replicated during interphase

Question 4

3) two organelles called…

Answer 4

Centrioles in the cell that migrate to opposite poles of the cell

Question 5

4) the centrioles start to send out a system of tiny fibres called…

Answer 5

Microtubules - which stretch across the cell

Question 6

Together they form a system of microtubules, which stretch called…

Answer 6

Spindle fibres (found in cytoplasm)

Question 7

At the very end of prophase the nuclear membrane breaks down…

Answer 7

Chromosomes now free in the cytoplasm