Question

Describe the significance of G0 as a phase that cells enter when they leave the cell cycle.

Accepted Answer

G0 stage - phase when cell leaves the cell cycle temporarily or permanently, significant for:Differentiatiion - specialised cells no longer divide - they carry out their function indefinitely and do not enter cell cycle againDamaged DNA - damaged cells can no longer divide, preventing cancerRegulates number of cells in tissues

Front	Describe the significance of G₀ as a phase that cells enter when they leave the cell cycle.
Back	G₀ stage - phase when cell leaves the cell cycle temporarily or permanently, significant for: Differentiatiion - specialised cells no longer divide - they carry out their function indefinitely and do not enter cell cycle again Damaged DNA - damaged cells can no longer divide, preventing cancer Regulates number of cells in tissues

Cells G Phase Enter Cycle Longer Damaged Describe