Explain what happens in prophase stage of mitosis.

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Prophase is the first stage in mitosis. During this stage the chromosomes condense. Also, during this stage the nuclear membrane and nucleolus start to disappear. Centrioles duplicate and move to the opposite poles of the cell.

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