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1. G0 phase

   The G0 phase or resting phase is a period in the cell cycle in which cells exist in a quiescent state. G0 phase is viewed as either an extended G1 phase, where the cell is neither dividing nor preparing to divide, or a distinct quiescent stage that occurs outside of the cell cycle. Some types of cells, such as nerve and heart muscle cells, become quiescent when they reach maturity but continue to perform their main functions for the rest of the organism's life. Multinucleated muscle cells that do not undergo cytokinesis are also often considered to be in the G0 stage. On occasion, a distinction in terms is made between a G0 cell and a 'quiescent' cell, which will never enter the G1 phase, whereas other G0 cells may.

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1. G0 Phase

   A quiescent state of cells during G1 PHASE.

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of g0 phase in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of g0 phase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

1. Mario Morcone:

   It's in an experimental phase.

2. Andrew Caspary:

   We’re still in the beta phase.

3. Harold Pollack:

   That’s one way to phase it in.

4. Marino Valensise:

   We remain in the globalisation phase.

5. Anthony Fauci:

   We haven't even done the phase 1 yet.

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