Question

Cells which are not dividing are likely to be at

• A. $G_1$
• B. $G_2$
• C. $G_0$
• D. S phase
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C $G_0$

The $G_0$ phase is a period in the cell cycle in which the cell is neither dividing nor preparing to divide.
During the $G_1$ phase of interphase, the cell synthesises mRNA and proteins.
During the $G_2$ phase, rapid cell growth and protein synthesis occur, and the cell begins to reorganise its contents in preparation for mitosis. $G_2$ phase ends when mitosis begins.
In S phase, the cell synthesises a complete copy of the DNA in its nucleus.