The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Cytoskeleton Tutorial

Problem 5: Chromosome Movement

Which of the following experimental observations would suggest that chromosomes move by polymerization of tubulin subunits?

B. Chemicals that block tubulin subunit interactions also block chromosome movement.
Correct.
Colchicine blocks tubulin subunit interaction, and blocks mitosis.


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