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Nuceolus

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-Eukaryotes only
-in nucleus
- surrounded by proteins rna and dna
- Synthesis and assembly of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) leading to the formation of ribosomes, essential for protein synthesis in the cell.

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Nucleus

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Location: Usually located near the center of the cell.
Structure: Enclosed by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which contains pores for communication with the rest of the cell.
Function: Acts as the control center of the cell, housing the genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes. It regulates gene expression, DNA replication, and repairs.

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Replication

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Copies nucleotide sequence of dna into dna
semiconservative style

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Transcription

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mechanism used by cells to read out instructions of gene
more technical def: copies sequence of gene from dna into RNA
RNA SYNTHESIS

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Translation

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The actual construction of protein via MRNA
role players
Ribosomes
TRNA

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