Question

What is the prolonged rest phase that a cell occupies until ideal conditions are met?

A) G1 Checkpoint
B) G2 Checkpoint
C) G0 Phase
D) S Checkpoint

Answer 1

The G0 phase is the prolonged rest phase where a cell waits until conditions are ideal to proceed with division.

Step-by-step explanation:

The prolonged rest phase that a cell occupies until ideal conditions are met is known as the G0 phase. The G1 checkpoint is responsible for assessing whether the cell has grown enough and produced the necessary proteins for DNA synthesis. If these conditions are not satisfied, the cell enters the G0 phase, a resting period where the cell is not actively dividing. During the G0 phase, cells may temporarily stop dividing and wait for better conditions or may permanently cease to divide in the case of cells like neurons.