Nucleus

Question 1

What part of the nucleus contains genetic material

Answer 1

chromatin (a complex of DNA and histone proteins) which is the genetic material of the cell

Question 2

Present in all eukaryotic cells what separates the nucleus and cytoplasm

Answer 2

, the nucleus is relatively large and separated from the cytoplasm by a double membrane (the nuclear envelope) which has many pores

Question 3

Nuclear pores are important channels for allowing

Answer 3

allowing mRNA and ribosomes to travel out of the nucleus, as well as allowing enzymes (eg. DNA polymerases) and signalling molecules to travel in

Question 4

the nucleus contains chromatin what is that

Answer 4

(the material from which chromosomes are made)

Question 5

Chromosomes are made of sections of

Answer 5

linear DNA tightly wound around proteins called histones

Question 6

Usually, at least one or more darkly stained regions can be observed – these regions are individually termed

Answer 6

‘nucleolus’ (plural: nucleoli) and are the sites of ribosome production