Colchicine Is a Drug That Can Prevent the Formation of Microtubules

question 45

Multiple Choice

Colchicine is a drug that can prevent the formation of microtubules. Which is the most likely effect colchicine would have on cell division?

• A) It will arrest mitosis by preventing the formation of spindle microtubules.
• B) It would have little or no effect on mitosis.
• C) It will enhance mitosis by moving chromosome toward the spindle equator.
• D) It would delay mitosis by preventing S phase.

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