In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes become visible and the nucleolus disappears? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes become visible and the nucleolus disappears?
A. Interphase
B. Prophase
C. Metaphase
D. Telophase
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nucleolus fades, and the mitotic spindle begins to form. In metaphase chromosomes align, in telophase they decondense and the nucleolus reappears. Interphase is not a mitotic phase.

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