- A Induce broad-spectrum disease resistance in treated seedlings
- B Cause random point mutations throughout the plant genome
- C Prevent pollen grains from germinating on the stigma surface
- D Induce polyploidy by inhibiting spindle formation
Correct answer: D. Induce polyploidy by inhibiting spindle formation
Explanation: Colchicine inhibits spindle fiber formation during cell division, preventing chromosome separation and resulting in polyploid cells with doubled chromosome numbers.
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