Nuclear Envelope Quiz

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What is the function of the nuclear lamina?

Provides structural support for the nucleus and helps to organize the nuclear envelope and chromatin

What are the components of the nuclear lamina?

Lamin A, lamin B, and lamin C

What is the basic unit of chromatin?

Nucleosome

How is chromatin further organized beyond nucleosomes?

<p>Into higher-order structures such as chromatin fibers and chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nucleolus?

<p>Site of ribosome biogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of RNA is found in the nucleolus?

<p>Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nucleolus in protein synthesis?

<p>Essential for making ribosomes and synthesizing proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chromatin organization?

<p>Important for gene regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of chromatin?

<p>DNA and histone proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nuclear lamina in nuclear import and export?

<p>Plays a role in nuclear import and export</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nuclear lamina in anchoring chromatin?

<p>Helps to anchor chromatin to the nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Regulates the passage of substances into and out of the nucleus and protects the genetic material from damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nuclear envelope is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

<p>Outer nuclear membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nuclear pore complex?

<p>Forms tiny holes in the nuclear envelope to allow molecules to pass between the nucleus and the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nuclear lamina?

<p>A network of protein filaments that lines the inner surface of the nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nuclear pores made up of?

<p>Over 30 different proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the size of the nuclear pore opening?

<p>Nucleoporins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the inner nuclear membrane?

<p>Continuous with the nuclear lamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is continuous with the outer nuclear membrane?

<p>Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nuclear pore?

<p>Allows molecules to pass between the nucleus and the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the passage of substances into and out of the nucleus?

<p>Nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lines the inner surface of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Nuclear lamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the outer nuclear membrane?

<p>Continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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