Question
Distinguish between the prophase stage and the telophase stage of mitosis.
Answer
| Prophase Stage | Telophase Stage |
|---|---|
| Chromosomes condense and become visible as distinct structures under the microscope. | Chromosomes reach the opposite poles of the cell and begin to decondense. |
| The nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle fibres attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes. | The nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, forming two new nuclei. |
