Question

G${}_o$ state of cells in eukaryotic cell cycle denotes

• 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.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Exit of cells from cell cycle.

• G${}_0$ phase is the phase of cell quiescence when cell are not to divide after G${}_1$ phase and start undergoing differentiation into a specific type of cell are said to be in G${}_0$ phase.
• Cells do not grow or differentiate but remain metabolically active to function as reserve cells. They can re-enter the cell cycle at any time on receiving a proper stimulus.
  Hence, option D is correct.