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  1. Cell nucleus - Wikipedia

    The nucleus maintains the integrity of genes and controls the activities of the cell by regulating gene expression. Because the nuclear envelope is impermeable to large molecules, nuclear …

  2. Nucleus | Definition, Function, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 5, 2026 · nucleus, in biology, a specialized structure occurring in most cells (except bacteria and blue-green algae) and separated from the rest of the cell by a double layer, the nuclear …

  3. The Nucleus - Definition, Structure, and Function - ThoughtCo

    May 8, 2025 · The cell nucleus is a membrane-bound structure that contains a cell's hereditary information and controls its growth and reproduction. It is the command center of a eukaryotic …

  4. Cell Nucleus - Definition, Structure, Function

    Oct 8, 2024 · The nucleus is a large, membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA. Its primary role is to regulate gene expression, …

  5. Nucleus: Definition, Structure, Parts, Functions, Diagram

    Oct 31, 2023 · The nucleus is the organelle that houses chromosomes. Chromosomes consist of DNA, which contains heredity information and instructions for cell growth, development, and …

  6. Nucleus - National Human Genome Research Institute

    1 day ago · The nucleus is one of the most obvious parts of the cell when you look at a picture of the cell. It's in the middle of the cell, and the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes, …

  7. Nucleus: Function, Structure, and Role in the Cell

    Jun 27, 2025 · The nucleus is a large organelle in eukaryotic cells, including those of plants, animals, and fungi. As the cell’s control center, it houses the genetic material containing …

  8. Nucleus | Biology for Majors I - Lumen Learning

    Typically, the nucleus is the most prominent organelle in a cell. The nucleus (plural = nuclei) houses the cell’s DNA and directs the synthesis of ribosomes and proteins.

  9. 3.3: The Nucleus - Biology LibreTexts

    This page details the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, emphasizing its dual-membraned nuclear envelope and chromosome organization. It discusses the roles of chromatin, histones, and …

  10. The Nucleus: Control Center of the Cell - sciencenewstoday.org

    Aug 3, 2025 · The nucleus is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells—those with complex internal structures, such as plants, animals, fungi, and protists. Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria and …