Which of the following shows the greatest promise as a cancer chemotherapy agent?
A)a drug that interferes with cellular respiration
B)a drug that prevents mitotic spindle from forming
C)a drug that prevents crossing over
D)a drug that prevents tetrad formation

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A drug that prevents mitotic spindle from forming would be the most promising chemotherapy agent as it would prevent cancer cells from dividing, which is a hallmark of cancer. Interfering with cellular respiration, preventing crossing over, and preventing tetrad formation do not directly target the process of cell division and may have less efficacy as chemotherapy agents.

Which of the Following Shows the Greatest Promise as a Cancer