Nuclear Envelope Quiz
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What is the function of the nuclear lamina?

  • Regulates gene expression
  • Facilitates the transport of ribosomes
  • Stores genetic information
  • Provides structural support for the nucleus and helps to organize the nuclear envelope and chromatin (correct)

What are the components of the nuclear lamina?

  • Transcription factors
  • Lamin A, lamin B, and lamin C (correct)
  • Histone proteins
  • Ribosomal RNA

What is the basic unit of chromatin?

  • Histone protein
  • Chromosome
  • Nucleosome (correct)
  • Ribosome

How is chromatin further organized beyond nucleosomes?

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

What is the function of the nucleolus?

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

What type of RNA is found in the nucleolus?

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

What is the function of chromatin organization?

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

What is the composition of chromatin?

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

What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nuclear pores made up of?

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

What regulates the size of the nuclear pore opening?

<p>Nucleoporins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the inner nuclear membrane?

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

Which structure is continuous with the outer nuclear membrane?

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

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

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

What lines the inner surface of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Nuclear lamina (B)</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) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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