Question

the stage of cell division in which chromosomes become short and thick​

Answer 1

As the prophase progresses, chromosomes become shorter and thicker (due to the condensing of their coils). In each chromosome, the chromonema splits lengthwise into two identical threads or chromonemata (dyads).

Answer 2

Answer:

As the prophase progresses, chromosomes become shorter and thicker (due to the condensing of their coils). In each chromosome, the chromonema splits lengthwise into two identical threads or chromonemata (dyads).