Knowledge of the cell cycle has led to improved means of treating cancer. Taxol prevents the microtubules of the spindle fiber from functioning normally. Taxol prevents the cell cycle from entering
A) G1.
B) G2.
C) S.
D) prophase.
E) interphase.

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Taxol disrupts the function of microtubules, which are essential for spindle formation during mitosis. Prophase is the stage of mitosis where spindle fibers form, so Taxol prevents the cell cycle from entering prophase.

Knowledge of the Cell Cycle Has Led to Improved Means