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 | What happens is that the nucleus and the nuclear envelope or membrane have disappeared. A thing called chromatin coils into a thing called chromosomes. Chromatin holds the DNA or genetics. | |
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| Chromosomes are two chromatins tied together by a centromere. Centrioles, or tube like things, form at different ends of the cell and grow a thing called spindle fibers. Is that confusing? | |
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| No, I got it. | |
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| Ok! The next phase is the Metaphase. The metaphase is a little different because it is shorter. The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell - now that the nucleus is gone. | |
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