The condensation of chromosomes and appearance of astral rays occurs during

Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

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Solution

The correct option is A Prophase
The prophase is characterized by condensation of chromosomes and appearance of astral rays. The chromatin condenses into double rod-shaped structures called chromosomes and becomes visible. This process, called chromatin condensation, is involved with the condensin complex.The aster rays appears around the centrioles. The centrioles moves towards the opposite poles.

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