When Chromosomes Become Visible During Prophase of Mitosis, It Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

When chromosomes become visible during prophase of mitosis, it is the result of

• A) condensation.
• B) chromatid duplication.
• C) DNA synthesis.
• D) uncoiling.
• E) addition of proteins to the DNA.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Features that appear during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, playing a crucial role in determining genetic sex and carrying genes for many non-sex related traits.

Y Chromosome

The sex chromosome typically associated with male biological characteristics in humans and most other mammals, partnered with an X chromosome in males.

Primary Sex Characteristic

Physical features that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries in females and the testes in males.