Colchicine is an inhibitory chemical, which

stops the functioning of centriole

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prevents attaching of centromeres with rays

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prevents the spindle formation in mitosis

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prevent the formation of equatorial plane

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Solution

The correct option is C prevents the spindle formation in mitosis
Colchicine is an alkaloid derived from the autumn crocus. It inhibits mitosis by inhibiting microtubule polymerization. while colchicine is not used to treat cancer in humans, it is commonly used to treat acute attacks of gout.
So, the correct option is 'prevents the spindle formation in mitosis'.

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