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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
- To enclose and protect the cell's genetic material (DNA) (correct)
- To produce energy for the cell
- To break down waste products in the cell
- To synthesize proteins for the cell
Which type of cells do not have a nucleus?
Which type of cells do not have a nucleus?
- Eukaryotic cells
- Prokaryotic cells (correct)
- Animal cells
- Plant cells
Where is the nucleus located within a eukaryotic cell?
Where is the nucleus located within a eukaryotic cell?
- In the center of the cell, surrounded by other organelles (correct)
- Near the cell membrane
- Randomly distributed throughout the cell
- At the periphery of the cell
What organelle is found on the surface of the nucleus?
What organelle is found on the surface of the nucleus?
What does the term 'nucleus' refer to in chemistry?
What does the term 'nucleus' refer to in chemistry?
What are the four nitrogenous bases present in DNA?
What are the four nitrogenous bases present in DNA?
Which base pairs consistently with adenine in DNA?
Which base pairs consistently with adenine in DNA?
What replaces thymine in RNA during base pairing?
What replaces thymine in RNA during base pairing?
Which molecule carries amino acids and bonds with mRNA during translation?
Which molecule carries amino acids and bonds with mRNA during translation?
What is the process by which genes in DNA direct life processes known as?
What is the process by which genes in DNA direct life processes known as?
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
What is the role of the nuclear envelope?
What is the role of the nuclear envelope?
What is the relationship between DNA and chromatin?
What is the relationship between DNA and chromatin?
What is the purpose of gene expression in different cell types?
What is the purpose of gene expression in different cell types?
What is the process by which the nucleus initiates cell division?
What is the process by which the nucleus initiates cell division?
