Nucleus

Pronunciation
/NOO-clee-us/
Category
Cell Biology
Singular
Nucleus
Plural
Nuclei

Definition

The membrane-bound structure of a eukaryotic cell containing the DNA organized into chromosomes; in the context of entomology, it refers to the cell's core during cellular activities involving genetic information.

Etymology

Example

The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing genetic information.

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