State the difference between :
Nucleus and nucleolus.

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Nucleus Nucleolus

Nucleus is bounded by the nuclear envelope. Nucleolus has no envelope.

Nucleus contains chromosome. Nucleolus does not contain any chromosome.

Nucleus is rich in DNA. Nucleolus is rich in RNA.

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Nucleus	Nucleolus
Nucleus is bounded by the nuclear envelope.	Nucleolus has no envelope.
Nucleus contains chromosome.	Nucleolus does not contain any chromosome.
Nucleus is rich in DNA.	Nucleolus is rich in RNA.