Question

mitosis can be broken down into 4 steps, pmat: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. what happens during prophase? the cytoplasm is destroyed. the nuclear membrane breaks down and disappears.

Explanation:

During prophase of mitosis, the nuclear membrane breaks down and disappears, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the mitotic spindle begins to form. The cytoplasm is not destroyed during prophase.

Answer:

The nuclear membrane breaks down and disappears.