AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nucleus plays main role in important function of the cell. The function is ____ The nucleus ____ plays a major role in one of the main functions of the cell. That function ____
A
Cell division
B
Nuclear division
C
Binary fission
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary functions of the nucleus are to store the cell’s DNA, maintain its integrity, and facilitate its transcription and replication.

Detailed explanation-2: -By housing the cell’s genome, the nucleus serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell’s control center. DNA replication, transcription, and RNA processing all take place within the nucleus, with only the final stage of gene expression (translation) localized to the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nucleus has 2 primary functions: It is responsible for storing the cell’s hereditary material or the DNA. It is responsible for coordinating many of the important cellular activities such as protein synthesis, cell division, growth and a host of other important functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -In October 1837, in Schwann’s own words: “One day, when I was dining with M. Schleiden, this illustrious botanist pointed out to me the important role that the nucleus plays in the development of plant cells.

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