Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the nucleus and the nucleolus?
Understand the Problem
The question asks you to identify the correct statement that describes the relationship between the nucleus and the nucleolus. You need to know the functions of both the nucleus and the nucleolus within a cell to answer correctly. Specifically, the question is testing your understanding of where ribosome synthesis occurs.
Answer
The nucleolus, found inside the nucleus, is where rRNA synthesis and ribosome assembly occur.
The nucleolus is a structure within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosomes are assembled.
Answer for screen readers
The nucleolus is a structure within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosomes are assembled.
More Information
The nucleolus is the largest structure in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
Sources
- The Nucleolus - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Nucleolus - National Human Genome Research Institute - genome.gov
- 10 Which of the following best describes the nucleolus (nucleoli ... - chegg.com
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