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Cell Nucleus (Noun)

Meaning

A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The cell nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains most of the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA.
  • In eukaryotic cells, the cell nucleus plays a crucial role in regulating cell growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
  • The cell nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which regulates the movement of materials in and out of the nucleus.
  • During cell division, the cell nucleus undergoes a process called mitosis, in which the genetic material is replicated and divided equally between two daughter cells.
  • The cell nucleus also contains structures called nucleoli, which are responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA and the assembly of ribosomes.

Synonyms

  • Karyon
  • Nucleus

Hypernyms

  • Organelle
  • Cell Organ

Hyponyms

  • Pronucleus
  • Subthalamic Nucleus
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