A plant-derived protein known as colchicine can be used to poison cells by blocking the formation of the spindle. Which of the following would result if colchicine is added to a sample of cells in G2?
A) The cells would immediately die.
B) The cells would be unable to begin M and stay in G2.
C) The chromosomes would segregate but in a disorderly pattern.
D) Chromosome condensation would occur, but the chromosomes would fail to align at the metaphase plate.
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