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: Anatomy
All of the following statements about vincristine are true except 
Select and explain. 
A. It acts by inhibiting mitosis, B. It prominent adverse effects is peripheral neuropathy, C. It does not suppression bone marrow, D. It is a drug of choice for solid tumors
D: It is a drug of choice for solid tumors
Answer: D: It is a drug of choice for solid tumors 
Explanation: Vincristine is a vinca allkaloid. 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. Ref-KDT 6/e p824,825