G2 phase

[/dʒiː tuː feɪz/]
nounpl: G2 phases
fase G2
1. The second growth phase of the cell cycle, occurring between S phase (DNA synthesis) and mitosis (M phase), during which the cell prepares for division by synthesizing proteins and organizing microtubules
During G2 phase, the cell checks that DNA has been properly replicated before proceeding to mitosis.
Durante a fase G2, a célula verifica se o DNA foi adequadamente replicado antes de prosseguir para a mitose.
2. In cell biology, the period when the cell contains twice the normal amount of DNA and is preparing chromosomes for separation
Checkpoint proteins in G2 phase ensure genomic stability before cell division.
Proteínas de checkpoint na fase G2 garantem a estabilidade genômica antes da divisão celular.
G2 phase is scientific terminology used universally in biology, medicine, and research contexts across both Brazil and the USA. It is part of the standard cell cycle nomenclature established by international scientific conventions and is taught identically in educational institutions across both countries without regional variations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
G2 checkpointsecond gap phasegap 2 phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
G1 phaseS phaseM phaseG0 phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fase G2
Standard scientific terminology used in Brazilian universities and research institutions
Portugal
fase G2
Same terminology used in Portuguese scientific community
USA Scientific English
G2 phase
Standard terminology in American cell biology and medical education

Related Words

cell cyclemitosisDNA replicationcyclin-dependent kinasescheckpoint controlcytokinesis

Related Idioms & Phrases

checkpoint arrest in G2 phase
G2/M checkpoint
G2 phase transition
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