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What is `G_(0)` (quiescent phase) of cell cycle?

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The cells which are not to divide further,do not proceed beyond the `G_1` phase.these instead enter an inactive stage called quiescent stage`(G_0)` of the cell cycle, e.g., fibroblasts which help in healing of wounds.
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