Question

In which phase of mitosis are chromosomes first seen as a result of chromatin coiling? prophase anaphase metaphase telophase

Answer 1

Prophase, I remember by saying pro is first.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be prophase.

Prophase is the first stage of mitosis during which:

• The chromatin coils and compact to form chromosomes. After replication (in S phase) the chromosome consists of two sister chromatids attached at centromere.
• The mitotic spindle made up of microtubules starts to form at the two ends of the cell.
• In late prophase, structures like nuceolus and nuclear membrane disappear and chromosomes are completely condensed.