The vinca alkaloids derive their cytotoxic effect by inhibiting tubulin.Which agent within this class of drugs prevents the breakdown of the microtubules during mitosis,causing clogging and the inability of cancer cells to grow and divide?
A) vinblastine (Velbane)
B) vincristine (Oncovin)
C) vinorelbine (Navelbine)
D) paclitaxel (Taxol)
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