Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Nucleus








Structure
:

  1. Complex Double Membrane (Nuclear Envelope)
  2. Nuclear Pores
  3. Nuclear Lamina
  4. Nucleolus

Function:

  1. Protection of DNA and Chromosomes
  2. Allow entry and exit of products and reactants, respectively
  3. Cytoskeletal-like structure which maintains the integrity of the nucleus and keeps chromosomes in their "assigned" place
  4. House for manufacturation of RNA molecules into Ribosomal subunits