The Nuclear Envelope Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT is a NUCLEAR ENVELOPE?
A
The nuclear BOUNDARY which is a DOUBLE MEMBRANE BARRIER
2
Q
Are the nuclear envelope and nuclear envelope the same thing?
A
True, yes
3
Q
What is in between the TWO MEMBRANES?
A
MOAT, aka SPACE
4
Q
What happens when the nuclear envelope FUSES?
A
It creates openings called NUCLEAR PORES.
5
Q
Substances pass through the NUCLEAR ENVELOPE because of its WHAT?
A
Relatively large PORES.
6
Q
The nuclear membrane encloses a jellylike fluid called __
A
Nucleoplasm, where other nuclear elements are SUSPENDED.
