Multiple choice

Colchicine treated cells remain arrested in _____.

  1. Prophase

  2. G2 phase

  3. Metaphase

  4. S phase
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Colchicine is an alkaloid prepared from the dried corns and seeds of Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus). It inhibits microtubule polymerisation by binding to tubulin. During mitosis, use of colchicine inhibits spindle formation and the cell division remains arrested in its metaphase stage.

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