At what phase of mitosis does a chromosome become visible?

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At what phase of mitosis does a chromosome become visible?

2007-03-26 15:09:36 · 4 answers · asked by Cristalclear 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Prophase, because the chromosomes condense- they become thicker and shorter because there is a change in their association with proteins: the DNA strands coil themselves around the histone proteins so they become visible.

2007-03-26 18:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Eloise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Prophase

2007-03-26 22:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

during prophase, the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.

2007-03-26 22:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by hammerthumbs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

metaphase , anaphase and telophase.. In prophase chromosome present in chromatin stage.....

2007-03-27 08:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by sameer c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋