Colchicine, a Chemical Extracted from the Autumn Crocus (C Olchicum

question 1

Multiple Choice

Colchicine, a chemical extracted from the autumn crocus (C olchicum autumnale ) , inhibits the formation of microtubules. Mitotic cells exposed to colchicine will therefore be arrested at ____.

• A) anaphase
• B) interphase
• C) prophase
• D) telophase
• E) metaphase

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