AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of plant and animal cells.
A
Nucleus
B
Nuclear Membrane
C
Nucleolus
D
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nucleus. Known as the cell’s “command center, ” the nucleus is a large organelle that stores the cell’s DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The nucleus controls all of the cell’s activities, such as growth and metabolism, using the DNA’s genetic information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nucleus-The nucleus is the control center of the cell. It is the largest organelle in the cell and it contains the DNA of the cell. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) contains all the information for cells to live, perform their functions and reproduce.

Detailed explanation-3: -In plant cells, most DNA is located in the nucleus, although chloroplasts and mitochondria also contain part of the genetic material.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like animal cells and other eukaryotic cells, plant cells have a nucleus that stores their DNA.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA). Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use.

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