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What is the function of the Nucleus?
Which of the following are contents of the nucleus? (Select all that apply)
What is nucleoplasm?
A type of protoplasm found in the nucleus of Eukaryotic cells.
What is the function of nucleoplasm?
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What is the nuclear envelope?
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What is the nuclear matrix?
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What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
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What are ribosomes?
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What is chromatin?
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What is the function of chromatin?
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What are chromosomes?
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What is the function of chromosomes?
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What is the difference between chromatin and chromosomes?
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Study Notes
Nucleus
- Prominent round structure in eukaryotic cells, housing the cell's DNA.
- Contains essential components like nucleoplasm, nuclear envelope, nuclear matrix, nucleolus, ribosomes, chromatin, and chromosomes.
Nucleus Contents
- Composed of nucleoplasm, nuclear envelope, nuclear matrix, nucleolus, ribosomes, chromatin, and chromosomes.
Nucleoplasm
- Found only in eukaryotic cells, serving as the intracellular fluid within the nucleus.
- Composed mainly of water, along with various dissolved molecules and ions.
- Enclosed by the nuclear membrane; provides a suspension medium for nuclear organelles.
Nucleoplasm Function
- Acts as a medium for suspending organelles and maintains nuclear structure and shape.
- Facilitates the transport of ions and molecules vital for cell metabolism and functioning.
Nuclear Envelope
- Double membrane surrounding the nucleus with multiple pores regulating macromolecule passage.
- Permits free movement of water, ions, ATP, and small molecules while controlling larger macromolecules like proteins and RNA.
Nuclear Matrix
- Network of fibers inside the nucleus, providing structural support, analogous to the cytoskeleton in the cell.
Nucleolus
- Largest structure in the nucleus, comprising proteins and ribonucleic acids (RNA).
- Primary function is the assembly of ribosomes, taking up about 25% of the nucleus' volume.
- Organizes regions of chromosomes containing genes for pre-rRNA, essential for ribosome formation.
Ribosomes
- Organelles formed in the nucleolus, serving as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.
- Composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, structured into two subunits.
Chromatin
- DNA double helix packaged with special proteins (histones) forming a complex that facilitates compact storage.
- Further condenses to form chromosomes, enabling DNA protection and regulation.
Chromatin Function
- Packages DNA into a smaller volume for cellular accommodation.
- Controls gene expression and DNA replication; strengthens DNA during mitosis and meiosis, preventing damage.
Chromosomes
- Compact structures consisting of nucleic acids and proteins, found in the nucleus of living cells.
- Carry genetic information in the form of genes and are made from chromatin.
Chromosome Function
- Contain genetic instructions, contributing to unique traits in offspring, with one chromosome inherited from each parent.
Chromatin and Chromosome Differences
- Chromatin is the relaxed form of DNA, while chromosomes are the condensed, tightly packed structures that are visible during cell division.
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