2 Nuclear Lamina

Question 1

Function

Answer 1

The Nuclear Lamina provides mechanical support and regulates important cellular events such as DNA replication and cell division.

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

• Near the inner nuclear membrane surrounding the chromatin
• composed of lamins and lamin proteins as well as filaments
• Looks like the net-like structure in the picture above

Question 3

Found? Why?

Answer 3

The nuclear lamina is found in all Eukaryotic cells because it is apart of the nuclear membrane. The nuclear membrane is required to have a nucleus since it is a membrane bound organelle, which cannot be found in Prokaryotic cells.