1: Plant Cell Control Center: The Nucleus and Central Dogma

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Contains genetic information (nuclear genome), responsible for regulating metabolism, growth, and differentiation of the cell

remainder of genetic information goes to semiautonomous organelles
- plastids
- mitochondrion

Question 2

Nuclear Membrane/Envelope

Answer 2

Forms outer boundary of nucleus

Compartmentalizes genetic material and regulate exchange of molecules that traffic between inner and outer membranes via nuclear pores

Parts:
- inner nuclear membrane
- outer nuclear membrane
- perinuclear membrane

Question 3

Nucleolus

Answer 3

Assembles rRNAs

consists of Large aggregate of macromolecules like rRNA genes, RNA processing enzymes, and ribosomal proteins

Breaks down at beginning of prophase and reforms during telophase when ribosomal genes become active

Question 4

Plant Phenotype result

Answer 4

Genotype, Epigenetic chemical modifications, and environment