Cells that do not divide further exit the G1 phase to enter an inactive stage called the:
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Correct answer: Quiescent stage (G0)
Some cells, like heart cells or nerve cells, do not divide frequently and exit G1 to enter G0. In this stage, cells remain metabolically active but do not proliferate unless called upon to do so.
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