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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. 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, …

  4. 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 …

  5. Nucleus - National Human Genome Research Institute

    2 days ago · A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. nucleus - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    1 day ago · nucleus (plural nuclei or nucleuses) The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

  9. Exploring the Nucleus: Structure, Organization, and Function

    The nucleus, a defining feature of eukaryotic cells, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and regulation of genetic material. It serves as the command center for cellular activities, …

  10. 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.