Cell cycle arrest in the ntf2–2ts
mutant. (A) Visualization of spindles in NTF2 mutants.
NTF2, ntf2–1ts, and
ntf2–2ts cells were grown to log phase at 25°C, were
split, and were shifted at 25°C or 37°C for 3 h. Cells were
stained with antitubulin, to visualize microtubules, and with DAPI, to
visualize DNA, as described in Materials and Methods. (B) Growth and
viability of NTF2 mutants at 37°C. Cells were grown
overnight at 25°C, diluted to 2 × 106 cells/ml, and
shifted to 37°C. Samples were removed every 2 h, counted, and
200 cells were plated onto YEPD at 25°C. The results are plotted as
cell number versus time at 37°C (left panel) or percent of viability
versus time at 37°C (right panel).