8.5.10 - Nucleus
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Practice Questions
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Who first discovered the nucleus?
💡 Hint: Think back to the early days of microscopy.
What is the main function of the nucleus?
💡 Hint: Consider it the brain of the cell.
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What component of the nucleus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA?
💡 Hint: It's the 'factory' for ribosome parts.
True or False: The nucleus is involved in energy production.
💡 Hint: Consider which organelle is known as the cell's power plant.
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If a cell is unable to properly synthesize ribosomal RNA, which organelle is most likely malfunctioning, and what would be the consequence for the cell?
💡 Hint: Think about where ribosomes are made within the cell.
Explain the relationship between chromatin organization and gene expression in a cell under different environmental conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how access to DNA affects whether certain genes can be read or not.
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