Cell Cycle And Cell Division Question 39

Question: $ G_0 $ state of cells in eukaryotic cell cycle denotes [AIEEE 2003]

Options:

A) Check point before entering the next phase

B) Pausing in the middle of a cycle to cope with a temporary delay

C) Death of a cell

D) Exit of cells from cell cycle

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

When cells are not to divide after $ G_1 $ phase and start undergoing differentiation into specific types of cells such cells are said to be in $ G_0 $ phase/ $ G_0 $ state.