Nucleaus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nucleus?
A
Cell control centre, large and oval in shape.
2
Q
Do all cells have a nucleus?
A
Most but not all. Red blood cells are an exception.
3
Q
Do all cells have one nucleus?
A
Most but not all, large cells like muscle cells can have multiple.
4
Q
What is the nucleus enclosed by?
A
A double membrane called the nuclear envelope.
5
Q
What are the openings in the nuclear envelope called?
A
Nuclear Pores
6
Q
What is the nucleolus?
A
A small spherical body inside the nucleus that makes Ribosomes
7
Q
What does the Nucleaus contain and control?
A
Dna and the synthesis of Proteins as carried out by the RER
