Colchicine, a chemical extracted from the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), inhibits the formation of

microtubules. Mitotic cells exposed to colchicine will therefore be arrested at ____.



a. anaphase
b. interphase
c. prophase
d. telophase
e. metaphase


ANSWER: e

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