PROPHASE

prophase

(noun) the first stage of mitosis

prophase

(noun) the first stage of meiosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prophase (plural prophases)

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

The first stage of meiosis.

Source: Wiktionary



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BOOK

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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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