AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During prophase, the complex of DNA and proteins contained in the nucleus, known as chromatin, condenses. The chromatin coils and becomes increasingly compact, resulting in the formation of visible chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -In prophase, the chromatin fibers condense into chromosomes that are visible through a light microscope, each replicated chromosome appears as two identical sister chromatids joined at their centromeres, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

Detailed explanation-3: -During prophase I, the chromosomes condense and become visible inside the nucleus. Because each chromosome was duplicated during the S phase that occurred just before prophase I, each now consists of two sister chromatids joined at the centromere.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the prophase of mitosis, the chromatin in a cell compacts to form condensed chromosomes; this condensation is required in order for the cell to divide properly.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first stage in Meiosis I is prophase I. During this stage the DNA condenses into chromosomes. During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange sections of DNA. This is called recombination or crossing over.