The nuclear lamina is an array of intermediate filaments that line the inner side of the nuclear membrane. if a chemical treatment caused the lamina to disassemble, what would you expect to be the most likely immediate consequence?

There are choices for this question namely:

A. the inability of the nucleus to divide during cell division
B. failure of chromosomes to carry genetic information
C. inability of the nucleus to keep out destructive chemicals
D. the loss of all nuclear function
E. a change in the shape of the nucleus

The correct answer is "a change in shape of the nucleus." Intermediate filaments are fibrous proteins that primarily function to maintain the integrity of the cell or an organelle. In the event wherein the lamina of the nucleus disassembles, there will be less support of the nuclear membrane leading to a change in shape of the nucleus.