Multiple choice

Colchin induced mitosis is called ______.

  1. P-mitosis

  2. C-mitosis

  3. Meiosis

  4. D-amitosis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Colchicine is a chemical that disrupts spindle fiber formation, preventing chromosome segregation during mitosis. This type of mitosis where chromosomes cannot separate properly is called C-mitosis (Colchicine-mitosis). It results in polyploid cells with doubled chromosome numbers.