G0 phase

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The G0 phase is a stage of the cell cycle. Cells enter the G0 phase when the extracellular conditions are not optimal forcing the cell into a resting state where it does not divide[1]. Cells can remain in this state for an indefinite amount of time until conditions improve and stimulate growth. This is very common for differentiated cells[2].

References:

  1. ↑ Alberts et al (2008) Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, Garland Science
  2. ↑ Alberts et al (2008) Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, Garland Science
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