Interphase vs. Prophase

Interphasenoun

(biology) The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.

Interphasenoun

(mechanical engineering) An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials.

Interphaseadjective

Between phases

Interphase

Interphase is the portion of the cell cycle that is not accompanied by gross changes under the microscope, and includes the G1, S and G2 phases. During interphase, the cell grows (G1), replicates its DNA (S) and prepares for mitosis (G2).

Prophasenoun

The first stage of mitosis, during which chromatin condenses to form the chromosomes.

Prophasenoun

The first stage of meiosis.

Prophasenoun

the first stage of meiosis

Prophasenoun

the first stage of mitosis

Prophase

Prophase (from the Greek πρό, and φάσις, ) is the first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis. Beginning after interphase, DNA has already been replicated when the cell enters prophase.