A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2016 · Q171 Mark

A group of chemicals used to treat cancer prevents the formation of the spindle during mitosis. Which phase of mitosis is the first to be affected?

Aanaphase

Bmetaphase

Cprophase

Dtelophase

✓ Correct answer

C: prophase

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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