Early in Mitosis, Chromatin Condenses into the Compact, Rodlike Structures

Multiple Choice

Early in mitosis, chromatin condenses into the compact, rodlike structures known as chromosomes. What process takes place more easily as a result?

A) the orderly distribution of DNA into the two new nuclei
B) the disappearance of the nuclear envelope
C) the formation of the mitotic spindle
D) the replication of DNA