Which cell cycle phase would NOT progress if a lack of nutrients prevented cell growth? a.Cytokinesis b. S...

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Which cell cycle phase would NOT progress if a lack of nutrientsprevented cell growth?

a.Cytokinesis

b. S phase

c. Metaphase

d.G2 phase

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S phase If nutrients are not available then the cell cycle will arrest in the G1 phase and not progress occur towards the S phase This we can prove by adding growth factors For example in the case of mammalian cells removal of growth factors by removal of serum from culture medium arrest cell cycle in G0 Re addition of serum allows    See Answer
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