Question

question 52 (1.7 points) 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 enhance mitosis by moving chromosome toward the spindle equator. b) it would have little or no effect on mitosis. c) it would delay mitosis by preventing s phase. d) it will arrest mitosis by preventing the formation of spindle microtubules.

Explanation:

Microtubules form the spindle fibers crucial for chromosome - movement during mitosis. Colchicine preventing microtubule formation would stop spindle - fiber formation, halting mitosis.

Answer:

D. It will arrest mitosis by preventing the formation of spindle microtubules.