The drug cytochalasin targets actin filaments in the cytoskeleton, preventing them from forming.  Treatment of a cell with cytochalasin would result in its inability to ________.

A. prevent mutations in its chromosome
B. form the nuclear envelope structure
C. transport substances within the cell
D. form cellular extensions


Answer: D

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