How are the cells arrested in metaphase, during the harvesting phase of sample preparation?

Name: How are the cells arrested in metaphase, during the harvesting phase of sample preparation?
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Incubation with colchicine is a commonly used method for arresting cells in metaphase. Colchicine disrupts the assembly and disassembly of microtubules which are responsible for chromosome movement during mitosis. By inhibiting microtubule formation, colchicine stops cells from progressing past metaphase.

How Are the Cells Arrested in Metaphase, During the Harvesting