Choose the false statement.

In the context of the cell cycle, the G0 phase is a resting stage where cells are metabolically active but not actively dividing. While it is true that some cells, such as neurons, can remain in this phase for an extended period or even for the lifetime of the individual, the nature of cell volume increase during G0 is not accurately represented.

Cells in G0 may maintain their size or undergo minimal changes rather than significantly increasing in volume. This is primarily because they are not preparing for division; instead, they are in a quiescent state. The idea that G0 phase cells accumulate sufficient cytoplasm for 'each new cell' confuses the process of mitosis with the resting state. In reality, cells only accumulate cytoplasmic material when they prepare to divide, which occurs in the G1 phase following a re-entry from G0.

Thus, the statement regarding cell volume increase accurately reflects a misunderstanding of the G0 phase.