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  1. If a diploid cell is treated with colchicine then it becomes
    1. triploid
    2. tetraploid
    3. diploid
    4. monoploid
Correct Option: B

Colchicine inhibits spindle formation, due to which chromatids are unable to separate during anaphase which results in doubling of chromosomes. So, if a diploid cell is treated with colchicine, there is doubling of chromosomes and it becomes tetraploid,. Its an alkaloid obtained from Colchicum autumnale.



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