Question

Which among the following statements are correct for nucleus?

• A. Protects the internal organelles of cells
• B. Stores food, water, and other waste materials
• C. Controls all the cellular activities
• D. Contains the genetic information of the cells

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Controls all the cellular activities
D Contains the genetic information of the cells

• Nucleus is a specialised double membrane bound protoplasmic body. It stores all the genetic information in its DNA molecules which is passed to the daughter cells. It also controls cellular activities.
• Chromatin part of the nucleus possess all the genetic information that is required for growth and development of the organism, its reproduction, etc.
• Nucleus controls the cellular activites through the formation of RNA. RNA, in turn forms proteins which are responsible for almost all the functions of the cell.