Nucleus

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  • Created on: 06-05-20 04:18
What is the diameter of a typical nucleus?
10-20 μm
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What is the shape of a nucleus?
Spherical shape
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What are the functions of a nucleus #1
Contains hereditary materials in the form of DNA
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What are the functions of a nucleus #2
DNA Replication
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What are the functions of a nucleus #3
Directs protein synthesis (does not occur in the nucleus)
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What are the parts of a nucleus?
Nuclear envelope, nuclear pores, nucleoplasm, nucleolus & chromatin
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What is the structure of the nuclear envelope #1
Has a double membrane: inner and outer membrane
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What is between the outer and inner membrane of the envelope?
Has a fluid-filled space of 25 nm
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Which membrane is continuous with which organelle?
The outer membrane is continuous with the RER
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What does the inner membrane contain?
Associated with intermediate filaments called nuclear lamina
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What is the structure of the nuclear envelope #2
Perforated by nuclear pores (50-100 nm in diameter)
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What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
Facilitates the exchange of substances between the nucleus and the cytoplasm via nuclear pores found on the nuclear envelope
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What is the structure of the nucleoplasm?
A semi-fluid matrix that fills the nucleus
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What is the function of the nucleoplasm?
Serves as a medium for diffusion of metabolites and large macromolecules
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What is the structure of the nucleolus #1
It is composed of proteins and nucleic acid
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What is the structure of the nucleolus #2
The number of nucleoli vary in organisms
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How many membranes does a nucleolus have?
It has no membranes
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What is the function of the nucleolus?
It is the site of transcription of rRNA genes and assembly of ribosomes
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What is the structure of chromosome #1
DNA is wrapped around histone proteins and packaged into chromosomes
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What is the structure of chromosome #2
When not dividing, they are found as highly elongated threads called chromatin
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What is the structure of chromosome #3
During cell division, chromatin are visible as chromosomes
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What is the structure of chromosome #4
The number of chromosomes vary in organisms
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What is the function of chromatin?
Contains genetic information which is involved in the transmission of hereditary information from one generation to the next
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