The complete disintegration of the nuclear envelope marks the start of which phase of mitosis?
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Correct answer: Metaphase
The second phase of mitosis, Metaphase, begins once the nuclear envelope is completely broken down. This allows the chromosomes to spread through the cytoplasm of the cell.
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