VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    The alkaloid used for induction of polyploidy, is

    A) auxin    

    B)                        kinetin                 

    C)        ethylene                             

    D)        colchicines

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Colchicine is a poisonous alkaloid isolated from seeds of Colchicum autumnale. It prevents spindle formation and thus inhibits movement of chromosomes during anaphase. As a result, chromosome number of cell doubled and leads to polyploidy.


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