Question
Biology Question on cell cycle and cell division
Colchicine is employed to diploidize a haploid cell as it
A
inhibits mitosis
B
inhibits formation of mitotic spindle
C
allows replication of DNA twice in one cell cycle
D
inhibits formation of centromere
Answer
inhibits formation of mitotic spindle
Explanation
Solution
Colchicine is a mitotic poison which inhibits the formation of spindle fibres.