The G₀ phase of the cell cycle is distinguished by A) active preparation for DNA synthesis. B) a doubling of chromosomes. C) the absence of preparation for DNA synthesis. D) the appearance of a metaphase plate.

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The G₀ phase, also known as G1 phase, is the first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA synthesis. However, it is not actively preparing for DNA synthesis yet, so option C is the correct choice. The doubling of chromosomes occurs during S phase, not G1. The appearance of the metaphase plate occurs during metaphase, which is a stage of mitosis, not G1 phase.

The G0 Phase of the Cell Cycle Is Distinguished by

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