Movement of chromosomes during anaphase would be most affected by a drug that
A) reduced cyclin concentrations.
B) increased cyclin concentrations.
C) prevented elongation of microtubules.
D) prevented shortening of microtubules.
E) prevented attachment of the microtubules to the kinetochore.

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During anaphase, chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the shortening of microtubules. A drug that prevents the shortening of microtubules would directly affect this process.

Movement of Chromosomes During Anaphase Would Be Most Affected by a Drug