1.

If you use colchicines, which of the cell division phases is prevented?(a) DNA replication(b) Prophase(c) Anaphase(d) TelophaseI got this question in an interview for internship.I want to ask this question from Mitosis Stages Overview in section Chromosomal Changes During Meiosis of Cytogenetics

Answer» CORRECT choice is (c) Anaphase

Easy explanation: Colchicine disrupts the microtubule structure which leads to the ABSENCE of anaphase. While DNA replication is not prevented, so colchicines can EFFECTIVELY lead to chromosomal DOUBLING.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions