G2 phase

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noun

Cell Biology.

1. the second growth period of the cell cycle following DNA replication and preceding prophase, during which the cell forms the materials that make up the spindle.

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Etymology

Origin of G2 phase

First recorded in 1970–75; G (for gap )

Example Sentences

Alternatively, the DSBs may have occurred at the M or G1 phase, while the HDR repair followed later at the S or G2 phase of the cell cycle.

From Nature • Aug. 1, 2017

The G2 phase is a second gap phase, during which the cell continues to grow and makes the necessary preparations for mitosis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

After the synthesis phase, the cell proceeds through the G2 phase.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The S phase typically lasts between 8-10 hours and the G2 phase approximately 5 hours.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Finally, in the G2 phase, the cell undergoes the final preparations for meiosis.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013