Question

Docetaxel is a drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It interferes with cell division by inhibiting microtubule depolymerization. Specifically, what effect will this have on mitosis?

Answer 1

Prevention of sister chromatids' separation during anaphase.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the anaphase, the chromosomes moves toward poles. This process is It is accompanied by shortening of the kinetochore microtubules and by the depolymerization of spindle microtubules at the two spindle poles.

So when docetaxel is introduced the anaphases' processes are stopped.