Mitosis, light micrograph

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Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of cells in interphase (left) and prophase (right) of mitosis (nuclear division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. During interphase the nucleus (purple) is clearly visible. As the cell moves into prophase the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes (purple) condense. Giemsa stain.

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