Phenomena and Processes

Prophase

The first phase of cell nucleus division, in which the CHROMOSOMES become visible, the CELL NUCLEUS starts to lose its identity, the SPINDLE APPARATUS appears, and the CENTRIOLES migrate toward opposite poles.

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Abstract

The first phase of cell nucleus division, in which the CHROMOSOMES become visible, the CELL NUCLEUS starts to lose its identity, the SPINDLE APPARATUS appears, and the CENTRIOLES migrate toward opposite poles.

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  • Prophases

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific cell /cytol; permitted with microorganisms

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History Note

81(78); was see under CELL CYCLE 1978-80

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Division (1966-1977)
  • Meiosis (1968-1977)
  • Mitosis (1968-1977)

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  1. G04.144w.220w.220.687w.883w
  2. G04.144w.220w.220.781w.906w
  3. G05.113w.220.687w.883w
  4. G05.113w.220.781w.906w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prophase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011418. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011418
  2. Prophase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophase
  3. Prophase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6013254