What is the significance of the G0 phase in the cell cycle?
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Correct answer: A quiescent, non-dividing resting state outside the cycle
G0 is a quiescent phase; cells that are terminally differentiated or not actively dividing enter G0 instead of re-entering G1, thus pausing the cell division cycle.
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