Question

In the absence of nucleus:

• A. Cell cannot survive
• B. Cell can survive
• C. Cell survive till cytoplasmic proteins are exhausted
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cell cannot survive

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

Option A:

1. The nucleus is a double membrane-bound protoplasmic body that controls all cellular activities and contains the genetic information of the cell.
2. The nucleus is called the controller of the cell.
3. Nucleus assists in the control of heredity, growth, and metabolism.
4. Some cells lack a nucleus at maturities such as mammalian RBCs and sieve tube cells.
5. In the absence of a nucleus, the cells cannot survive.
6. The nucleus is a relatively large organelle controlling all activities of the eukaryotic cells.
7. Therefore, it is not possible for the cell to survive without a nucleus.

Final answer: In the absence of a nucleus cells cannot survive.