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Nucleolus is made up of:

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DNA and RNA
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Lipid + protein
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RNA and protein
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Phospholipid
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Solution

The correct option is C RNA and protein
The nucleolus is the largest structure present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells where it primarily serves as the site of ribosome synthesis and assembly. Nucleolus also has other important functions like the assembly of signal recognition particles and playing a role in the cell's response to stress. It is made of proteins and RNA and forms around the specific chromosomal regions.

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