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Colchicine inhibits

(a) prophase

(b) anaphase

(c) interphase

(d) spindle formation

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The correct option is: (d) spindle formation

Explanation:

Colchicine is extracted from the corm of the autumn crocus (Colchicum autmnale). lt inhibits metaphase and also inhibits the formation of mitotic spindles because it prevents assembly of microtubules. So, they are called mitotic poison. It does not inhibit chromosome replication and so shows doubling.

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