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Anatomy and Physiology I

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Prophase is the first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis, during which the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to disintegrate. Spindle fibers also start to form in preparation for chromosome movement.

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