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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
How many separate membranes surround the nucleus?
What is the fluid-filled space inside the nucleus called?
Why are nuclear pores important?
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Where is messenger RNA (mRNA) produced?
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What passes through the nuclear pore?
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What is the purpose of the outer and inner membranes surrounding the nucleus?
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What is true about the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm?
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What is the primary function of the nucleus?
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What is the nucleolus primarily responsible for?
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What type of RNA is produced in the nucleolus?
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Why is the nucleolus more compact and dense than the rest of the nucleus?
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What is the term for the combination of the inner and outer nuclear membranes along with the nuclear pores?
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What is the purpose of the nuclear pore?
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What is unique about the outer nuclear membrane?
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What is the significance of the nuclear envelope?
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Study Notes
Nucleus Structure
- The nucleus is surrounded by two separate membranes: an outer membrane and an inner membrane, which separate it from the cytoplasm.
- The cytoplasm is the liquid-filled space that makes up the majority of the cell, and the nucleoplasm is the fluid inside the nucleus.
- The cytoplasm and nucleoplasm are not continuous, but transport of materials between them occurs through nuclear pores.
Nuclear Pores
- Nuclear pores are special complexes that span both membranes, allowing compounds in the cytoplasm to be transported into the nucleus and vice versa.
- Nuclear pores are selective and recognize special signals on proteins, allowing only certain proteins to be transported in and out of the nucleus.
Nucleolus
- The nucleolus is a densely compacted area within the nucleus, where ribosome assembly takes place.
- The nucleolus is the site of ribosomal RNA production, and it assembles with proteins to form fully-formed ribosomes.
- Ribosomes are then trafficked through the nuclear pore into the cytoplasm.
Nuclear Envelope and Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The outer membrane of the nucleus is continuous with the membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum.
- The interior space of the endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the space between the outer and inner nuclear membranes.
- The nuclear envelope refers to the combination of the inner and outer membranes along with the nuclear pores.
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Learn about the structure and function of the nucleus, a vital organelle in eukaryotic cells, including its membranes and genetic material. Quiz yourself on the details!
