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What is the nucleus? |
The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material (DNA) of eukaryotic organisms. As such, it serves to maintain the integrity of the cell by facilitating transcription and replication processes. It's the largest organelle inside the cell. |
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What is the function of the nucleus? |
Store and protect the cells DNA |
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The structure of the nucleus is... |
Double membrane, nucleus pores, nucleus |
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What does the double membrane look like? |
2 phospholipid bilayers together |
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What are the gate keepers to the nucleus? |
Pure complexes |
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What does the nucleus build? |
Ribosomes |
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Define chromatin |
Is a complex of DNA and protien found in the eukaryotic cells. |
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Chromatin function is.. |
Packaging long DNA into more compact, denser structures. It's the relaxed/spread out DNA |
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Define chromosome |
Is a DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism. Condenses DNA to prevent tangling. It is the super coiling DNA. Easy to read. |
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Example of chromosome vs chromatin |
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