What happens to chromatin during prophase and metaphase of mitosis?

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During prophase, the nuclear chromatin condenses into short and thick chromosomes. It appears like a rounded structure inside the nucleus.
During metaphase, the chromatin material condenses completely and chromosomes appear most distinct.

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In which one of the following options the stages of mitosis have been given in correct sequence ?
(a) Prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase
(b) Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
(c) Anaphase, telophase, prophase, metaphase
(d) Telophase, anaphase, prophase, metaphase

Q. Explain what happens in prophase stage of mitosis.

Q. Match the following columns w.r.t. mitosis and select the correct option.

	Column I		Column II
(a)	Prophase	(i)	Re-appearance of nuclear membrane
(b)	Metaphase	(ii)	Condensation of chromatin
(c)	Anaphase	(iii)	Separation of chromatids
(d)	Telophase	(iv)	Chromosomes align on equator

Q. Chromosome is most coiled at (in mitosis)
(a) telophase
(b) anaphase
(c) metaphase
(d) prophase

Q. Which of the following is the shortest of all stages in mitosis?
(a) prophase. (b) metaphase
(c) anaphase. (d) interphase

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What happens to chromatin during prophase and metaphase of mitosis?

During prophase, the nuclear chromatin condenses into short and thick chromosomes. It appears like a rounded structure inside the nucleus. During metaphase, the chromatin material condenses completely and chromosomes appear most distinct.

During prophase, the nuclear chromatin condenses into short and thick chromosomes. It appears like a rounded structure inside the nucleus.
During metaphase, the chromatin material condenses completely and chromosomes appear most distinct.