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What is the first and longest phase of mitosis where chromatin coils into visible chromosomes?

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The first and longest phase of mitosis is Prophase. During Prophase, the chromatin coils into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.
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