This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'All of the following statements about vinristine are true EXCEPT: \nSelect and explain. \nA. It acts by inhibiting mitosis, B. Its prominent adverse effect is peripheral neuropathy, C. It does not suppress bone marrow, D. It is a drug of choice for solid tumors.', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: (Ref: KDT 6/e p824, 825) Vincristine is a vinca alkaloid. It acts in M-phase of cell cycle by inhibiting the formation of spindle. It is a marrow sparing drug and causes peripheral neuropathy as a prominent adverse effect. It is used for the treatment of hematological malignancies like Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemias. It is ineffective against solid tumors.", 'role': 'assistant'}]