NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: CELL-CYCLE & CELL DIVISION

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Microtubule depolymerizing drug such as colchicine is expected to

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Inhibit spindle formation during mitosis

Option A (Inhibit spindle formation during mitosis) is correct because colchicine disrupts microtubule polymerization, which is essential for spindle formation.

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