noun
- plural of prophase; the first stages of cell division in mitosis and meiosis during which chromosomes condense and become visible
Usage: biology
Examples
- The biology students observed prophases under the microscope during their cell division lab.
- During prophases, the nuclear envelope begins to break down.
- The teacher explained how prophases differ between mitosis and meiosis.
- Chromosomes become clearly visible during the prophases of cell division.
- The lab manual described the key events that occur during prophases.
- Students were asked to identify prophases in their microscopic observations.