Cell nucleus
What is the cell nucleus?
is an organelle that contains the DNA that resides on the chromosome that contains
Nucleus parts
ribosomes
chromatin
DNA
It is made up of basic chemical components called nucleotides. The four types of nitrogenous bases found in nucleotides are: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C)
Histones
Protein in which DNA is wound, allowing it to be compacted and fit inside the cell nucleus
nucleoplasm
nucleolus
nuclear envelope
Nucleus functions
regulates the functioning of the cell
transports substances through its pores
duplicates the genetic material
condenses DNA in cell divisions
organizes hereditary material on chromosomes
