When dividing cells are examined under a light microscope,chromosomes first become visible during
A) interphase.
B) the S phase.
C) prophase.
D) G1 phase.
E) G2 phase.

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Chromosomes become condensed and visible during prophase of mitosis. During interphase, the chromosomes are not visible as they are in their uncondensed form, and during the S, G1, and G2 phases, the chromosomes are still uncondensed and not visible.

When Dividing Cells Are Examined Under a Light Microscope,chromosomes First