Question

Explain why nucleus is known as the main control center of the cell. (3 marks)

Answer 1

Nucleus is known as the control center of the cell as it performs the following functions:

• The nucleus contains the hereditary material of the cell, the DNA. ( 1 mark)

• It sends signals to the cells to grow, mature, divide and die. ( 1 mark)

• The nucleus is surrounded by the nuclear envelope that separates the DNA from the rest of the cell. ( 1 mark)