MDCAT Biology MCQ #1685

A chemotherapy drug inhibits the formation of spindle fibers during mitosis. Which organelle is the drug most likely targeting to prevent cancer cell division?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1685

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chemotherapy drug inhibits the formation of spindle fibers during mitosis. Which organelle is the drug most likely targeting to prevent cancer cell division?

    • A) Mitochondria
    • B) Lysosomes
    • C) Nucleolus
    • D) Centrioles

    Answer: Centrioles

    Explanation: Centrioles organize the spindle apparatus during animal cell division. Lysosomes are tempting because they are also small organelles, but they handle digestion.