Class 11 Biology - Chapter Cell cycle and Cell Division NCERT Solutions | What is G0 (quiescent phase) of cell cyc
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Question 4
What is G0 (quiescent phase) of cell cycle?
Answer
G0 or quiescent phase is the stage where cells remain metabolically active, but do not proliferate unless called to do so. Such cells are used for replacing the cells lost during injury.
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(a) synapsis
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(ii) Centromere splits and chromatids separate
(iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place
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(i) Number of chromosomes (N) per cell
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- Q:- Can there be mitosis without DNA replication in S phase?
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