How many DNA molecules will be found in each cell during pro

How many DNA molecules will be found in each cell during prophase?

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When a cell enters in to the phase of division, its chromosome set is duplicated, means replication of DNA takes place before the onset of division

During Prophase stage of mitosis or prophase I and metaphase I of meiosis , a chromosome consists of 4 chromatids or 4 DNA molecules, also known as a tetrad

At the metaphase stage this number is reduced to half, 2 DNA molecules goes to each cell.