What is G0 (quiescent phase) of cell cycle?

Question.
What is $\mathrm{G}_{0}$ (quiescent phase) of cell cycle?

Solution:
$\mathrm{G}_{0}$ or quiescent phase is the stage wherein 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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