18 Questions
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Producing ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Where is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) made according to the text?
Nucleus
Which structures carry out protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Where do proteins synthesized by free ribosomes end up according to the text?
Cytoplasm
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
Making messenger RNA (mRNA)
What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
Translating genetic message into proteins
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Genetic information storage
Which type of cells lacks a nucleus?
Red blood cells
What is the role of the nuclear lamina in a eukaryotic cell?
Maintaining shape of the nucleus
Which organelle surrounds the nucleus and separates its contents from the cytoplasm?
Nuclear envelope
Where is the genetic information stored in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
What is the function of the nucleolus in a eukaryotic cell?
Ribosome assembly
What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
Regulating the entry and exit of most proteins and RNAs
What is the role of the nuclear lamina?
Maintaining the shape of the nucleus by supporting the nuclear envelope
Where is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) assembled?
In the nucleolus
Which structure separates the internal compartment of the endoplasmic reticulum from the cytosol?
Cisternal space
What is the function of the pore complex?
Regulating the entry and exit of most proteins and RNAs
Which structure functions as a framework of fibers extending throughout the nuclear interior?
Nuclear matrix
Explore the significance of the nucleus as the command centre of eukaryotic cells, its structure, and its role in gene regulation. Learn about the diversity in the number of nuclei found in different organisms.
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