In cancer, cells divide out of control. Thus, chemicals that interfere with cell division might be used to stop cancer cells. How many of the following might stop human cancer cells? I. A chemical that prevents the phosphorylation of lamins. II. A chemical that prevents microtubule shortening. III. A chemical that prevents actin-myosin contraction. IV. A chemical that prevents the dephosphorylation of lamins.

In cancer, cells divide out of control. Thus, chemicals that interfere with cell division might be used to stop cancer cells. How many of the following might stop human cancer cells? I. A chemical that prevents the phosphorylation of lamins. II. A chemical that prevents microtubule shortening. III. A chemical that prevents actin-myosin contraction. IV. A chemical that prevents the dephosphorylation of lamins.

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