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

    Nov 18, 2025 · 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 …

  2. 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 …

  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

    3 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. Cell nucleus: Histology, structure and functions | Kenhub

    Sep 19, 2023 · Most of the genetic material (DNA) is contained in the nucleus, while a small amount of it is found in mitochondria. The majority of human cells have a single nucleus, …

  8. What Is the Nucleus? Key Components and Functions

    Aug 19, 2025 · The nucleus is a central organelle within many living cells, often likened to the cell’s control center. It plays a central role by housing the genetic material that directs all …

  9. Nucleus - Structure - Function - TeachMePhysiology

    Oct 29, 2023 · In this article, we will consider the structure and function of the nucleus. Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, …

  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.