What is the characteristic event of prophase?

What is the characteristic event of prophase?
  1. Chromosomal material becomes untangled
  2. Chromosomal material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes
  3. Centrosome begins to move towards the same pole of the cell
  4. The formation of mitotic apparatus

Solution

During prophase, chromosomal material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes.

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