Q. At which stage of cell cycle colchicine arrests the spindle?

A) Anaphase
B) Prophase
C) Telophase
D) Interphase
Explanation

Colchicine is an antimitotic drug (alkaloid) which is obtained from Colchicum (family-Lilliaceae). It binds to one tubulin molecule and prevents its polymerization. The depolymerisation of tubulin results in disappearance of mitotic spindle, blocking the cells mitotic chromosomal division of metaphase and anaphase

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