Question

‘Nucleus is the control center of the cell ’. Prove this statement.

Answer 1

Nucleus

1. It is discovered by Robert Brown.
2. Nucleus is found in only eukaryotic cells.
3. It is composed of the nuclear membrane, nucleoplasm, and nucleolus.

Explanation

1. Nucleus contains genetic material in the form of DNA.
2. DNA contains the genetic information for structure, metabolism, behavior, development, and reproduction.
3. Nucleus also controls the cellular activities through the direct synthesis of particular proteins and enzymes.
4. Hence, the nucleus is called the control center of the cell.