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What would be happening to the normal cells trying to perform mitosis if a person is taking Taxol? (Hint: Remember that normal cells undergo mitosis too!)
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The context says: Some of the drugs used to treat cancer block mitosis. Taxol is a drug commonly used in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancers. It works by disrupting the function of microtubules and spindle fibers. Cells treated with this drug have spindle fibers that are ‘stuck’ in place, unable to pull chromosomes apart.
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