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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

  1. Chromosomes condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form
  2. Sister chromatids fully separate and move toward opposite poles
  3. The cell plate is fully completed and functional
  4. DNA replication begins for the first time
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Correct answer: Chromosomes condense and the mitotic spindle begins to form

During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the spindle apparatus begins to form. The nuclear envelope also starts breaking down in many cells.

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