The nucleus produces proteins. A) True B) False
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the statement 'The nucleus produces proteins' is true or false. To clarify, while the nucleus contains the genetic material (DNA) that codes for proteins, the actual production of proteins occurs in the cytoplasm at the ribosomes, not within the nucleus itself.
Answer
False
The final answer is False.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is False.
More Information
Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes located either in the cell's cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, not in the nucleus. The nucleus holds the DNA which provides the instructions for protein synthesis.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the roles of the nucleus and ribosomes. The nucleus does not directly produce proteins; it contains the genetic material that codes for the proteins, and ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.
Sources
- Proteins are not synthesized within the cell nucleus. - homework.study.com
- Nucleus and ribosomes - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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