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What surrounds the nucleus in a cell?
What surrounds the nucleus in a cell?
What is the genetic information stored in the nucleus of a cell?
What is the genetic information stored in the nucleus of a cell?
What are the small structures within the cytoplasm of a cell called?
What are the small structures within the cytoplasm of a cell called?
What is the basis of the packaging of DNA in the nucleus of a cell?
What is the basis of the packaging of DNA in the nucleus of a cell?
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What is the structure formed by further packing and folding the 'beads on a string' nucleosomes?
What is the structure formed by further packing and folding the 'beads on a string' nucleosomes?
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In which intranuclear structures is ribonucleic acid (RNA) contained?
In which intranuclear structures is ribonucleic acid (RNA) contained?
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What separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and permits communication between them?
What separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and permits communication between them?
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Which organelle converts food materials into energy to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Which organelle converts food materials into energy to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
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Inappropriate or excessive accumulation of which product is an indicator of cellular dysfunction and disease, as mentioned in the text?
Inappropriate or excessive accumulation of which product is an indicator of cellular dysfunction and disease, as mentioned in the text?
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What acts selectively to allow some materials to pass into and out of the cell while restricting the passage of others?
What acts selectively to allow some materials to pass into and out of the cell while restricting the passage of others?
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What contains the genetic information stored in the cell and much of the 'switching mechanism' that controls the action of components of the genetic information?
What contains the genetic information stored in the cell and much of the 'switching mechanism' that controls the action of components of the genetic information?
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What is the basis of packaging DNA in the nucleus of a cell?
What is the basis of packaging DNA in the nucleus of a cell?
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What is the structure of DNA in the nucleus called when it forms a complex structure termed chromatin?
What is the structure of DNA in the nucleus called when it forms a complex structure termed chromatin?
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Where are the small structures called organelles located within the cell?
Where are the small structures called organelles located within the cell?
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What is the primary function of the mitochondria?
What is the primary function of the mitochondria?
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How is inappropriate or excessive accumulation of fats within the cell indicative of cellular dysfunction and disease?
How is inappropriate or excessive accumulation of fats within the cell indicative of cellular dysfunction and disease?
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What is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and permits communication between them?
What is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and permits communication between them?
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Which organelle converts food materials into energy to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Which organelle converts food materials into energy to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
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What is the substance contained in spherical intranuclear structures called nucleoli?
What is the substance contained in spherical intranuclear structures called nucleoli?
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What is the most important function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
What is the most important function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
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