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Nucleolus ribosomal ribonucleic acid

The nucleus stores the cell s genetic information as DNA in chromosomes. It is bounded by a double membrane but pores in this membrane allow molecules to move in and out of the nucleus. The nucleolus within the nucleus is the site of ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) synthesis. [Pg.4]

The nucleus of the cell (Figure 1.2) is composed of a porous nuclear membrane, the nucleolus, and soluble materials. The nucleolus contains ribonucleic acids (RNA) and genetic materials also termed chromatin that code for the proteins synthesized upon the ribosomes in the cell cytoplasm. The nuclear membrane is continuous with the outer membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum. Messenger RNA synthesized in the nucleus is transported across the nuclear membrane and is involved in protein synthesis. It fits into the groove between the large and small rRNA subunits (Figure 1.2)... [Pg.14]

The nucleus of eukaryotic cells is a very complex structure, containing various components. It is separated from the rest of the cell by two membranes named the nuclear envelope. At regular intervals, the two membranes of the nuclear envelope form pores with a diameter of around 90 nm. These pores regulate flux of macromolecules to and from the cytoplasm. Inside the nucleus is located the nucleolus, which acts to produce ribonucleic acid (RNA), which is the first step for ribosome synthesis. [Pg.17]

The cell body contains many structures of importance. The nucleus is usually located in the center of the cell body. It contains widely dispersed, fine chromatin material. The chromatin is composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and its associated histone proteins. The nucleolus contains the specific portion of DNA encoding the ribonucleic acid (RNA) of future ribosomes. [Pg.187]


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