Nucleus

In the middle of each nucleus. Main job is to make ribonucleic acid (RNA), which makes proteins that are essential to life.

• nuclear membrane

• nuclear pores

• nucleoplasm

• nucleolus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

String-like structures inside the nucleus made up of proteins and deoxyribonucleic acid, better known as DNA.

• cytoplasm

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• chromatin

Helps assemble ribosomes, which are combinations made of protein and RNA (ribonucleic acid ).

• nuclear membrane

• nuclear pores

• nucleoplasm

• nucleolus

Combinations made of protein and RNA that exit the nuclear pores and make proteins throughout the cell.

• proteins

• cytoplasm

• ribosomes

• chromatin

What is the nucleus?

• A part of the cell that tells everything else what to do.

• An organ that makes you healthy.

• A wall that protects everything in the cell.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where is the nucleus located?

• In the cell

• In the brain

• In the blood

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What type of cell has a nucleus? 

• eukaryotic

• prokaryotic 

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

• To produce energy

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize proteins

• To transport molecules

Which of the following structures is found within the nucleus?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Nucleolus

• Golgi apparatus

What is the nuclear envelope composed of?

• A single lipid layer

• Two lipid bilayers

• Three protein layers

• A carbohydrate matrix