NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: CELL-CYCLE & CELL DIVISION

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Colchicine arrests which of the following stage of cell division?

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Correct option: D

Metaphase

Option D (Metaphase) is correct because Colchicine inhibits microtubule polymerization, disrupting the spindle apparatus and arresting cells at metaphase.

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