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

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Chromosomes become visible during prophase, which is the first stage of mitosis, the phase in the cell cycle where cells divide. During prophase, the chromosomes begin to condense and become visible as dense structures.

When Dividing Cells Are Examined Under a Light Microscope, Chromosomes