Nucleus Organelle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nucleus?
aka: DNA “blueprints”
A
DNA “blueprints” for the entire organism
2
Q
the nucleus is known to be the?
A
largest, densest and most conspicuous organelle in the cell when it is viewed microscopically
3
Q
the nucleus consists of a membrane. what is the membrane?
A
nuclear membrane
4
Q
the nucleus consists of chromatin. name the two types of chromatin
A
- hetero-chromatin
2. eu-chromatin
5
Q
define hetero-chromatin
A
coarse granules: NOT ACTIVE
6
Q
define eu-chromatin
A
diffuse basophilic material: ACTIVE
means good
7
Q
what does the nucleus make?
A
the nucleus makes rRNA
8
Q
what are the human chromosomes of the nucleus?
A
22 pair autosomes and
1 pair sex chromosomes
9
Q
female
A
xx
10
Q
male
A
xy
11
Q
which is the strongest sex?
A
females
