The nuclear lamina is an array of intermediate filaments that line the inner side of the nuclear membrane. If a chemical treatment caused the lamina to disassemble, what would you expect to be the most likely immediate consequence?
A) closing of nuclear pores
B) the inability of the nucleus to divide during cell division
C) a loss of genetic information from chromosomes
D) a change in the shape of the nucleus

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The nuclear lamina provides structural support to the nucleus and helps maintain its shape. If the lamina were to disassemble, the nucleus would lose its structural integrity, and its shape would change.

The Nuclear Lamina Is an Array of Intermediate Filaments That