Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYCell Cycle and Cell Division1 Mark
MCQ
Cells which are not dividing are likely to be at:
A
$G_1$.
B
$G_2$.
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$G_0$.
D
$S$ phase.
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Answer
Correct option: C.
$G_0$.
Cells that do not divide further and exit $G_1$ phase to enter an inactive stage called quiescent stage $(G_0)$ of the cell cycle. Cells in this stage remain metabolically active but do not grow and differentiate unless stimulated by appropriate signal depending on the requirement of the organism.
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